Loot
Pronunciation: /ˈluːt/
Loot (noun)
- Items taken illegally, often during a war or riot.
- Valuable items or money gained, often as a reward.
Examples
- The thieves hid the loot in a secret location.
- Police recovered the loot after the robbery.
Common collocations: recover loot, hide loot, stash loot, divide loot, find loot
Loot (verb)
- To take things illegally, especially during a war or riot.
Examples
- The rioters began to loot the stores.
- During the blackout, some people looted the shops.