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noun

looser

LOO-suh

Looser (noun) means someone or something that sets things loose or free. Example: “He acted as the looser of the caged birds at the festival.”

noun
1
Someone or something that sets things loose or free.
"He acted as the looser of the caged birds at the festival."

How to use looser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne who frees or releases something.

Common mistake

Very often confused in spelling with "loser" (someone who loses) — "looser" is the comparative of "loose" (less tight) in everyday use, e.g. "these jeans are looser."

Easily confused with

Word forms

loosers plural

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Etymology

From loose plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for looser

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Frequently asked questions

What does “looser” mean?

The word “looser” means someone or something that sets things loose or free. In plain terms, one who frees or releases something.

How do you pronounce “looser”?

“Looser” is pronounced LOO-suh (/ˈlusɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “looser” in a sentence?

Here is “looser” used in a sentence: “He acted as the looser of the caged birds at the festival.”

What part of speech is “looser”?

“Looser” is a noun.

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