loot
word
/ˈɫut/
loot
/lˈuːt/
loot
Definition
'Loot' means to steal things, especially during a war, riot, or disaster, or the things that have been stolen.
Usage & Nuances
'Loot' is used as both a noun (the stolen items) and a verb (the act of stealing). Most common in contexts of chaos, not for everyday stealing. In gaming, 'loot' can simply mean rewards gained from defeating enemies. Also informal slang for money (rare).
Spanish: botín - saqueo - saquearPortuguese (BR): saque - pilhagem - saquearPortuguese (PT): saque - pilhagem - saquearChinese (Simplified): 战利品 - 掠夺Chinese (Traditional): 戰利品 - 掠奪Hindi: लूट - लूटनाArabic: غنيمة - نهبBengali: লুট - লুটপাটRussian: добыча - грабитьJapanese: 略奪品 - 略奪するVietnamese: cướp bóc - chiến lợi phẩmKorean: 전리품 - 약탈하다Turkish: yağma - yağmalamakUrdu: لوٹ مار - لوٹناIndonesian: jarahan - menjarah
Example Sentences
The police found loot hidden in the house.
basic
Gamers love collecting rare loot after finishing a tough level.
natural
During the blackout, some people tried to loot the abandoned shops.
natural
After the riot, the streets were littered with empty boxes and signs of loot.
natural
The soldiers took the loot back to their camp.
basic
People started to loot stores after the storm.
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