1. plural of looting; instances of stealing goods, especially during a riot, war, or other disorder
Usage: countable noun; typically used in news or historical contexts

Examples

• The lootings that occurred during the civil unrest damaged many local businesses.
• Historical accounts describe the lootings of temples by invading armies.
• Police increased patrols to prevent further lootings in the downtown area.
• The lootings following the natural disaster were a serious concern for authorities.
• Witnesses reported multiple lootings at the shopping center during the blackout.
• The museum's director spoke about the lootings of artifacts during wartime.