loose

1 of 3

adjective

ˈlüs

looser; loosest

: not rigidly fastened or securely attached

loose planks in a bridge

b(1)

: having worked partly free from attachments

a loose tooth

(2)

: having relative freedom of movement

: produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus

a loose cough

: not tight-fitting

loose clothing

: free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation

a lion loose in the streets

spend loose funds wisely

: not brought together in a bundle, container, or binding

archaic : disconnected, detached

: not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement

loose soil

: not solid : watery

loose stools

: lacking in restraint or power of restraint

a loose tongue

: lacking moral restraint : unchaste

: overactive

specifically : marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools

loose bowels

: not tightly drawn or stretched : slack

a loose belt

: being flexible or relaxed

stay loose

: lacking in precision, exactness, or care

loose brushwork

loose usage

: permitting freedom of interpretation

a loose construction of the Constitution

: not in the possession of either of two competing teams

a loose ball

a loose puck

looseness noun

Example Sentences

Adjective Some of the shingles on the roof were loose. The rope was tied in a loose knot. The nails had been pried loose. Some of the shingles had come loose. The boat came loose from its moorings and floated out into the harbor. The ball popped loose from the shortstop's glove. loose reins on a horse She was wearing a loose dress. The dog was wandering loose in the streets. Verb The soldiers loosed a volley of rifle fire. the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While attending the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, Kate opted for a more glamorous look with tighter curls instead of her usual loose waves.

Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her medium-length, chocolate-brown hair fell into a sea of loose waves that landed around her chest area.

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 Leia’s long hair hung in loose waves down her back, with two small braids framing her face to keep locks out of her way.

Meredith Woerner, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 On the periphery of the yarn, there’s a serial killer on the loose, but very little narrative energy goes into his acts, which seem beside the point.

Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Back in Los Angeles, Hanna picks up the scent of the still on-the-loose Wardell and pursues his prey with the larger-than-life determination familiar to fans of Pacino's performance in the film.

Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Get ’em together with the Albuquerque Isotopes, and all heck could break loose.

Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 There’s a band of sweets swindlers on the loose, and the man behind the Dum Dums digital empire is out to find these suckers.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Tuscaloosa County Animal Control and a local zoo are searching for a kangaroo on the loose somewhere in the county, and authorities are cautioning residents who encounter the missing marsupial not to engage with it.

Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022

Verb

With each piñata crack of awkwardness, our pandemic PTSD let loose a little more.

Matt Sullivan, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2022 Maybe a week-long look in the mirror could jostle loose some new sense of hope heading into the season’s second half.

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 And in her final, climactic lines, Jesse’s mother lets loose her pain in a series of run-ons, making the formlessness of her constant grief at once visible and physical.

Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Finding dead end streets, eating at random restaurants, observing the jacaranda trees loose their purple flowers.

Gael Couturier, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2019 But as Badr briefly lowered his hands in an apparent attempt to put his shoes on, one of the officers let loose a police dog, which sunk its teeth into Badr’s arm and continued to grip it for close to a minute, causing Badr to scream in agony.

Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 By filling an energy meter, which replenishes automatically over time, Mario, or one of the gang, can let loose a power shot that can send a ball hurtling to the faraway green.

Washington Post, 2 July 2021 When Minder explained the situation to his client, the man let loose a string of expletives.

Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021 Vast plumes of smoke and debris were thrown up into the air as US B-52 bombers and fighter jets let loose a seemingly endless barrage of missiles.

James Griffiths, CNN, 15 May 2021

Adverb

The bump shot shows the 34-year-old mom wearing loose-fitting white pants and black and white sneakers, with a tie-dye t-shirt pulled up over about half of her bump.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Some of Helsa's first pieces are more trend-driven, like loose-fitting cargo pants and a leather bustier top.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 To help homeless people, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health suggests donating water, electrolyte packages, light and loose-fitting clothing, tents, towels and other supplies to local organizations.

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Residents should drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothes.

Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The loose-fitting skirt and baggy shawl, paired with vinyl gloves and platforms, finished off with dotted ropes of glitter?

Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 But in much of the Western world, tastes moved away from loose-fitting menswear in the 18th century, Friend said.

CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Made with sustainable Modal stretch fabric, these PJs are loose-fitting and flattering.

Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Tuesday, in a town hall meeting in White Hall that included the heads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- two members of President Joe Biden’s cabinet -- Holcomb let loose with a tearful plea for help.

Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	loosed
释义	loose 1 of 3 adjective ˈlüs looser; loosest 1 a : not rigidly fastened or securely attached loose planks in a bridge b(1) : having worked partly free from attachments a loose tooth (2) : having relative freedom of movement c : produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus a loose cough d : not tight-fitting loose clothing 2 a : free from a state of confinement, restraint, or obligation a lion loose in the streets spend loose funds wisely b : not brought together in a bundle, container, or binding c archaic : disconnected, detached 3 a : not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement loose soil b : not solid : watery loose stools 4 a : lacking in restraint or power of restraint a loose tongue b : lacking moral restraint : unchaste c : overactive specifically : marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools loose bowels 5 a : not tightly drawn or stretched : slack a loose belt b : being flexible or relaxed stay loose 6 a : lacking in precision, exactness, or care loose brushwork loose usage b : permitting freedom of interpretation a loose construction of the Constitution 7 : not in the possession of either of two competing teams a loose ball a loose puck looseness noun loose 2 of 3 verb ˈlüs loosed; loosing transitive verb 1 a : to let loose (see loose entry 1) : release loosed the dogs on the prowlers b : to free from restraint 2 : to make loose : untie loose a knot 3 : to cast loose : detach loosed the boat from its moorings George Eliot 4 : to let fly : discharge loosed a hail of bullets 5 : to make less rigid, tight, or strict : relax loosed his grip intransitive verb : to let fly a missile (such as an arrow) : fire loose 3 of 3 adverb ˈlüs : in a loose manner (see loose entry 1) : loosely Synonyms Adjective insecure lax loosened relaxed slack slackened unsecured Verb blast discharge fire shoot squeeze off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Some of the shingles on the roof were loose. The rope was tied in a loose knot. The nails had been pried loose. Some of the shingles had come loose. The boat came loose from its moorings and floated out into the harbor. The ball popped loose from the shortstop's glove. loose reins on a horse She was wearing a loose dress. The dog was wandering loose in the streets. Verb The soldiers loosed a volley of rifle fire. the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective While attending the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, Kate opted for a more glamorous look with tighter curls instead of her usual loose waves. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her medium-length, chocolate-brown hair fell into a sea of loose waves that landed around her chest area. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 Leia’s long hair hung in loose waves down her back, with two small braids framing her face to keep locks out of her way. Meredith Woerner, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 On the periphery of the yarn, there’s a serial killer on the loose, but very little narrative energy goes into his acts, which seem beside the point. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Back in Los Angeles, Hanna picks up the scent of the still on-the-loose Wardell and pursues his prey with the larger-than-life determination familiar to fans of Pacino's performance in the film. Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Get ’em together with the Albuquerque Isotopes, and all heck could break loose. Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Aug. 2022 There’s a band of sweets swindlers on the loose, and the man behind the Dum Dums digital empire is out to find these suckers. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Tuscaloosa County Animal Control and a local zoo are searching for a kangaroo on the loose somewhere in the county, and authorities are cautioning residents who encounter the missing marsupial not to engage with it. Howard Koplowitz \| Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 Verb With each piñata crack of awkwardness, our pandemic PTSD let loose a little more. Matt Sullivan, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2022 Maybe a week-long look in the mirror could jostle loose some new sense of hope heading into the season’s second half. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2021 And in her final, climactic lines, Jesse’s mother lets loose her pain in a series of run-ons, making the formlessness of her constant grief at once visible and physical. Robert Rubsam, The New Republic, 24 Feb. 2022 Finding dead end streets, eating at random restaurants, observing the jacaranda trees loose their purple flowers. Gael Couturier, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2019 But as Badr briefly lowered his hands in an apparent attempt to put his shoes on, one of the officers let loose a police dog, which sunk its teeth into Badr’s arm and continued to grip it for close to a minute, causing Badr to scream in agony. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 By filling an energy meter, which replenishes automatically over time, Mario, or one of the gang, can let loose a power shot that can send a ball hurtling to the faraway green. Washington Post, 2 July 2021 When Minder explained the situation to his client, the man let loose a string of expletives. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021 Vast plumes of smoke and debris were thrown up into the air as US B-52 bombers and fighter jets let loose a seemingly endless barrage of missiles. James Griffiths, CNN, 15 May 2021 Adverb The bump shot shows the 34-year-old mom wearing loose-fitting white pants and black and white sneakers, with a tie-dye t-shirt pulled up over about half of her bump. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Some of Helsa's first pieces are more trend-driven, like loose-fitting cargo pants and a leather bustier top. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Sep. 2022 To help homeless people, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health suggests donating water, electrolyte packages, light and loose-fitting clothing, tents, towels and other supplies to local organizations. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Residents should drink plenty of water and wear light, loose-fitting clothes. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The loose-fitting skirt and baggy shawl, paired with vinyl gloves and platforms, finished off with dotted ropes of glitter? Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 But in much of the Western world, tastes moved away from loose-fitting menswear in the 18th century, Friend said. CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Made with sustainable Modal stretch fabric, these PJs are loose-fitting and flattering. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Tuesday, in a town hall meeting in White Hall that included the heads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- two members of President Joe Biden’s cabinet -- Holcomb let loose with a tearful plea for help. Dennis Pillion \| Dpillion@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Verb, and Adverb Middle English lous, from Old Norse lauss; akin to Old High German lōs loose — more at -less First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adverb 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing loose at a loose end all hell breaks loose break loose at loose ends have a few loose screws fast and loose loose box let loose have a loose screw have a screw loose loose end loose change loose cannon loose-jointed loose-leaf loose sentence loose-limbed loose smut on the loose loose tongue tie up loose ends tear oneself loose/free play fast and loose hang loose turn loose cut loose See More at a loose end all hell breaks loose break loose at loose ends have a few loose screws fast and loose loose box let loose have a loose screw have a screw loose loose end loose change loose cannon loose-jointed loose-leaf loose sentence loose-limbed loose smut on the loose loose tongue tie up loose ends tear oneself loose/free play fast and loose hang loose turn loose cut loose See More Kids Definition loose 1 of 2 adjective ˈlüs looser; loosest 1 : not tightly fixed or fastened a loose board 2 : not pulled tight a loose belt 3 : not tied up or shut in a loose horse 4 : not brought together in a bundle or binding loose sheets of paper 5 : having parts that are not held or squeezed tightly together loose gravel 6 : not exact or precise a loose translation loose 2 of 2 verb loosed; loosing 1 : to make less tight He loosed the knot. 2 : to set free They loosed the dogs. Medical Definition loose adjective ˈlüs looser; loosest 1 a : not rigidly fastened or securely attached b(1) : having worked partly free from attachments a loose tooth (2) : having relative freedom of movement c : produced freely and accompanied by raising of mucus a loose cough 2 a : not dense, close, or compact in structure or arrangement loose connective tissue b : not solid : watery loose stools 3 : overactive specifically : marked by frequent voiding especially of watery stools loose bowels 4 : not tightly drawn or stretched loose skin loosed verb past tense of loose 1 as in fired to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force the archers loosed a great volley of arrows at the foot soldiers charging towards them Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fired launched threw hurled blasted discharged flung squeezed off shot slung heaved projected tossed hurtled catapulted lobbed cast pelted hove pitched blazed (at) sniped (at) 2 as in unleashed to find emotional release for do not loose your pent-up frustrations on the next person who happens by Synonyms & Similar Words unleashed released vented expressed aired took out voiced gave way (to) acted out stated ventilated Antonyms & Near Antonyms suppressed managed governed controlled repressed tamed restrained constrained contained handled bridled checked curbed smothered bottled (up) quelled quieted stilled lulled soothed held back reined (in) strangled swallowed allayed choked stifled inhibited repressed muffled pocketed pulled in See More 3 as in freed to set free (as from slavery or confinement) the ranchers loosed the horses from their stables and into the paddock Synonyms & Similar Words freed released loosened liberated rescued unchained saved sprang unbound sprung unfettered disenthralled uncaged turned loose enlarged emancipated enfranchised manumitted discharged ransomed disenthraled paroled redeemed extricated unshackled disengaged delivered disentangled disencumbered disembarrassed bailed (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms bound confined restrained fettered shackled enchained imprisoned handcuffed committed incarcerated jailed manacled locked (up) interned trammelled subdued enslaved conquered trammeled subjugated immured See More 4 as in loosened to set free (from a state of being held in check) the storm loosed its full fury when it hit the coastline at high tide Synonyms & Similar Words loosened unleashed released unloosed unlocked unloosened uncorked let go expressed sprang liberated unchained sprung unfettered unbound freed aired unshackled emancipated enfranchised unmoored uncaged manumitted discharged vented took out Antonyms & Near Antonyms held tamed restrained constrained bridled contained governed controlled smothered curbed checked bound inhibited shackled regulated fettered confined handcuffed reined (in) manacled hampered enchained trammelled trammeled haltered See More
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