loss
loss Lexical Profile
loss Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The fact or process of losing something or someone, or the state of no longer having something.
"The sudden loss of electricity left the entire neighborhood in darkness for several hours."
An amount of money lost by a business or organization when expenses exceed revenues.
"The retail chain reported a significant financial loss in the third quarter due to declining sales."
The feeling of grief or sorrow experienced after the death or departure of a loved one.
"Friends and neighbors gathered to offer their condolences and support the family in their time of loss."
An instance of being defeated in a game, match, or competition.
"After their first loss of the season, the basketball team practiced extra hours to improve their defense."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often confused with the verbs 'lose' (to misplace or fail to win) and 'loose' (to release, or an adjective meaning not tight); 'loss' is strictly a noun.
• Rhymes for loss
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English los, from Old English los ('destruction, ruin'), derived from Proto-Germanic *lusą and related to the verb 'lose'.