LOOP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LOOP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LOOP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Loop

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: of unknown origin; compare with Scottish Gaelic lùb ‘loop, bend’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: luːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself

Short Definition:

curve bending round and crossing itself

Examples:
  • make a loop in the twine
Definition:

a structure, series, or process, the end of which is connected to the beginning

Short Definition:

something with end connected to beginning

Examples:
  • a feedback loop

Word: Loop

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: luːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

form (something) into a loop or loops; encircle

Short Definition:

form into loop or loops

Examples:
  • she looped her arms around his neck

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