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Definition of losings

losings

/ˈluːzɪŋz/
los · ings
Plural:losings
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Adjective:losing
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losings Lexical Profile

losings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Money or valuable property lost, especially through gambling or financial speculation.

Example

"By the end of the evening, his losings at the card table far outweighed his modest winnings from the previous week."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard modern English, 'losses' is much more common, though 'losings' is still occasionally used as a direct parallel and contrast to 'winnings' in gambling or financial contexts.

• Nearby Words

losable
lose
loser
losings
loss
lossless
lossmaker

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Losings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/losings
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