English · Slang Attested

loss

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

Where it’s used: Used American English

loss of limb; weight loss; loss of cognitive functions; loss of appetite.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The destruction or ruin of an object.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Something that has been destroyed or ruined.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “loss” mean?

The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement.

Is “loss” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.