noun

loss

Translation

the act of losing something, defeat, bereavement

The company reported a financial loss.

It was a great loss for the team.

The family mourned their sad loss.

He was at a loss for words.

a loss of (sth.) a situation in which you lose (sth.) The company reported a loss of $1 million.

a loss for (sb./sth.) a disadvantage for (sb./sth.) It was a great loss for the team.

at a loss unable to decide what to do or say He was at a loss for words.

Synonyms: deficit, defeat, bereavement; Antonyms: gain, profit, win, victory

A noun related to the verb 'lose'. From Old English 'los' (destruction, loss).

A 'loss' is what you have after you 'lose' something.