noun Uncommon

loot

Loot (noun) means Goods stolen or taken by force, especially during war, a riot, or (in video games) after defeating an enemy. Example: “The soldiers divided up the loot from the captured town.”

noun

Goods stolen or taken by force, especially during war, a riot, or (in video games) after defeating an enemy.

"The soldiers divided up the loot from the captured town."

"Players compete to grab the best loot after beating the boss."

verb

To steal goods, typically during a war, riot, or other chaos.

"Rioters looted several shops during the blackout."

How to use loot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStolen goods, or the act of stealing them, especially amid chaos or after winning a fight.

Common pairings

loot a store grab the loot loot box

Word forms

looted past tense, loots plural, loots singular

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi lūṭ ("booty, plunder"); its casual use for "money" or "prizes" in general spread through American English in the 20th century.

Origin: Hindi · First attested 1900

Class of 1900 loot joined the language around 1900.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for loot

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Frequently asked questions

What does “loot” mean?

The word “loot” means goods stolen or taken by force, especially during war, a riot, or (in video games) after defeating an enemy. In plain terms, stolen goods, or the act of stealing them, especially amid chaos or after winning a fight.

How do you pronounce “loot”?

“Loot” is pronounced loot (/lut/ in IPA).

How do you use “loot” in a sentence?

Here is “loot” used in a sentence: “The soldiers divided up the loot from the captured town.”

What part of speech is “loot”?

Depending on how it is used, “loot” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “loot” come from?

The word “loot” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Hindi. Borrowed from Hindi lūṭ ("booty, plunder"); its casual use for "money" or "prizes" in general spread through American English in the 20th century.

Is “loot” a common word?

“Loot” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “loot” have?

“Loot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: goods stolen or taken by force, especially during war, a riot, or (in video games) after defeating an enemy.

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