loss

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the death of a person or the feeling of sadness when someone dies.

n. the death of a person or animal, or the resulting state of bereavement.

“The whole community felt the loss of the local doctor.”

“The family struggled to cope with the tragic loss of their youngest son in the accident.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a failure to win a game, race, or competition.

n. an instance of being defeated in a contest or competition.

“After their third loss in a row, the team changed their coach.”

“Despite a valiant effort in the final minutes, the team suffered a narrow loss that ended their championship hopes.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. an amount of money that a person or company loses.

n. the amount by which the cost of a business or transaction exceeds the revenue.

“The company reported a huge loss for the second year in a row.”

“Investors were warned that the startup might operate at a loss for several years before becoming profitable.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. energy or power that is wasted and does not do useful work.

n. the dissipation of energy, such as electricity or heat, without performing useful work.

“Better insulation in the roof will reduce heat loss during the winter.”

“Engineers worked to minimise energy loss in the transmission lines to improve the overall efficiency of the grid.”