loser
/luːzə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: losers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
Noun
Examples
In a two-horse race there is always one winner and one loser.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something of poor quality.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “loser” mean?
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
Is “loser” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.