looter

English

Etymology

From loot +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈlutɚ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -uːtə(ɹ)

Noun

looter (plural looters)

  1. One who loots, who steals during a general disturbance such as a riot or natural disaster.
    After the hurricane, before law was restored, looters stole everything that wasn't nailed down.

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