1. goods or money obtained illegally, especially by theft during war or civil disorder
2. money or valuable items
Usage: informal

1. to steal goods from shops or buildings during a riot or war

Examples

• The pirates buried their loot on a remote island.
• Protesters began to loot stores during the riots.
• The thieves made off with a bag full of loot.
• He spent all his loot on expensive cars.
• Soldiers were forbidden to loot the conquered city.
• The gang’s loot included jewelry and electronics.
• Looters targeted electronics stores during the blackout.