Word of the Day: Loot
When large, uncontrollable groups of people steal from stores and businesses, the word “loot” is used to describe the activity.
- Rioters looted.
- The looted local stores and businesses.
- They stores were looted. (This sentence is in the passive voice.)
- There was widespread looting last night. (The word “looting” is a gerund in this sentence.)
- Several looters were arrested. (A “looter” is a person who loots.)
- Homeowners who feared looting stayed inside their homes with their guns drawn.
The word “loot” can also be used as a noun to describe money.
- The company made a lot of loot last year.
- A million dollars is a lot of loot.
- Thieves made off with the loot. (make off = steal)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with L page to see the list of all words starting with letter L. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
