loom
loom
Loom (noun) means a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth. Example: “The weaver worked the loom late into the evening.”
noun
1
A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.
"The weaver worked the loom late into the evening."
"Museum visitors watched a demonstration on a traditional wooden loom."
verb
1
To appear as a large, unclear, or threatening shape, especially in the distance.
"A dark shape loomed out of the fog."
"The deadline loomed over the whole team."
How to use loom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the weaving machine, or the sense of something big or worrying seeming to hang over you.
Common pairings
loom large
loom over
loom in the distance
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like loom.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- looms
- Third person singular
- looms
- Past tense
- loomed
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The weaver worked the _____ late into the evening.
Etymology
From Old English gelōma, "tool" or "utensil" — the weaving-machine sense developed later, and the "appear threateningly" sense of the verb grew from the idea of something bulky slowly coming into view.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for loom
See all rhymes for loom →Frequently asked questions
What does “loom” mean?
The word “loom” means a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth. In plain terms, either the weaving machine, or the sense of something big or worrying seeming to hang over you.
How do you pronounce “loom”?
“Loom” is pronounced loom (/lum/ in IPA).
How do you use “loom” in a sentence?
Here is “loom” used in a sentence: “The weaver worked the loom late into the evening.”
What part of speech is “loom”?
Depending on how it is used, “loom” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “loom” come from?
The word “loom” comes from Old English. From Old English gelōma, "tool" or "utensil" — the weaving-machine sense developed later, and the "appear threateningly" sense of the verb grew from the idea of something bulky slowly coming into view.
Is “loom” a common word?
“Loom” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “loom” have?
“Loom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include loom:
