Vocabulary Entry

looted

|verb • noun

verb

past tense of loot; to steal goods, typically during a violent event or from a place of business.

Example Sentences

"The thieves looted the store during the riots."

"After the earthquake, many shops were looted."

"The army looted the city as they advanced."

noun

Example Sentences

"The looted items were discovered in a hidden warehouse."

"Insurance companies often struggle to cover losses from looted merchandise."

"The police recovered several pieces of looted art from the museum."