loot
1 of 2noun/lut/
Forms:loot
1
money, especially cash, often implies earnings or resources gained
- The sudden influx of loot from the unexpected bonus surprised him.
- She was careful with her loot, making sure it was securely stored.
- After selling his old gear, he had enough loot to buy a new laptop.
- Don't forget to save some loot for next week's bills.
- They pooled their loot together to fund the new project.
2
money, goods, or valuables that have been taken by force or through illegal means
- The robbers divided the loot among themselves after the successful heist, unaware that the police were closing in on them.
- The pirates buried their loot on a remote island, leaving behind a cryptic map to mark the spot.
- During the raid, the invaders amassed a significant amount of loot, which included gold, jewels, and rare artifacts.
- The stolen loot was hidden in a secret compartment under the floorboards of the old mansion.
- The thieves were apprehended while attempting to smuggle the loot across the border, leading to their arrest.