noun
plural losses
failure to keep or to continue to have something [noncount]
usually + of
usually + of
[noncount] :the experience of having something taken from you or destroyed
[count] :money that is spent and that is more than the amount earned or received
failure to win a game, contest, etc. [noncount]
a decrease in something or in the amount of something [singular]
[singular] :a decrease in value by a specified amount
[noncount] the death or a relative, friend, etc. - usually + of
the experience of having someone leave - usually + of
a feeling of sadness that you have when someone dies, leaves, etc.
[singular] :something that causes harm, sadness, etc., to a group or organization
[singular] :something that is completely destroyed
losses [plural] :soldiers killed, wounded, or captured in battle
[count] American football :the distance the ball is moved away from the goal during a play
at a loss
not able to decide what should be done or said
at a loss for words
chiefly US :unable to think of anything to say
cut your losses
to stop an activity, business, etc., that is failing in order to prevent more losses or damage
it's your loss
People say that something is your loss when you choose not to do something that they think would help you or that you would enjoy.
throw (someone) for a loss
to cause (someone) to be very amazed, confused, or shocked