1. steals goods, especially during a riot, war, or other chaotic situation

1. plural of loot; stolen goods or valuable items taken illegally

Examples

• The mob loots stores during the riot.
• He loots abandoned buildings for supplies.
• Pirates divided their loots among the crew.
• The museum displayed ancient loots recovered from thieves.
• Soldiers were forbidden from taking any loots from the city.
• The gang loots jewelry from wealthy neighborhoods.
• Police recovered stolen loots worth thousands of dollars.