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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- loosers
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He acted as the _____ of the caged birds at the festival.
Etymology
From loose plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for looser
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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.
