Loot: meaning, definitions and examples

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loot

[ luːt ]

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in gaming

Goods or money obtained illegally.

Synonyms

booty, plunder, spoils

Examples of usage

Loot boxes are a controversial topic in the gaming industry.
The players were excited to find valuable loot in the dungeon.

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in gaming

To steal goods or money from (an enemy).

Synonyms

pillage, raid, rob

Examples of usage

The thieves looted the treasure chest before anyone could stop them.
The raiding party managed to loot the entire village.

Translations

Translations of the word "loot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saque

🇮🇳 लूट

🇩🇪 Beute

🇮🇩 jarahan

🇺🇦 здобич

🇵🇱 łup

🇯🇵 戦利品

🇫🇷 butin

🇪🇸 botín

🇹🇷 ganimet

🇰🇷 전리품

🇸🇦 غنيمة

🇨🇿 kořist

🇸🇰 korisť

🇨🇳 战利品

🇸🇮 plen

🇮🇸 herfang

🇰🇿 олжалар

🇬🇪 ნადავლი

🇦🇿 qənimət

🇲🇽 botín

Word origin

The word 'loot' originated from the Hindi word 'lut', meaning 'booty' or 'spoils'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe goods taken by force, especially in the context of military conquests. Over time, the term expanded to include goods or money obtained through illegal means, such as theft or robbery.