loss
/lɔs/
noun
- The fact of no longer having something that you used to have, or having less of it.
- The company reported a loss of $1 million last quarter.
- He felt a deep sense of loss after his dog ran away.
- The loss of her keys made her late for work.
- The death of a person or animal.
- The zoo announced the loss of one of its elephants due to illness.
- The community mourned the loss of the beloved teacher.
- They are still grieving the loss of their grandfather.
- A failure to win a competition or game.
- Her first loss in the tournament was a big disappointment.
- They accepted the loss gracefully and congratulated the winners.
- The team suffered a tough loss in the championship game.
- The amount of money that is lost in a business deal or investment.
- He calculated the loss from the failed investment.
- The store had to close after years of financial loss.
- The loss was greater than they had expected.