lɔs n. 1
the act or an
instance of losing; the
state of
being lost. 2 a
person,
thing, or
amount lost. 3 the
detriment or
disadvantage resulting
from losing (that is no
great loss). øat a loss (sold etc.)
for less than was paid for
it. be at a loss be puzzled or
uncertain. be at a loss for words
not know what to
say. loss adjuster an
insurance agent who assesses the amount of
compensation arising from a loss. loss-leader an
item sold at a loss to
attract customers. [ME los, loss prob. back-form. f. lost,
past part. of LOSE]