loop

noun
UK: /luːp/
US: /luːp/

  1. A shape produced by a curve that turns back on itself.

    1. She made a loop with the rope end to secure it better. [ ] [ ]
    2. The roller coaster includes a thrilling vertical loop that always makes me scream. [ ] [ ]

  2. A process that repeats itself.

    1. The song's catchy melody plays on a constant loop all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program got stuck in a loop and I had to restart the computer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

circle curve cycle repeat
loop verb

  1. To form something into a loop.

    1. Loop the string around the hook to hang the picture. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully looped the yarn to prevent it from becoming tangled. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move in a loop.

    1. The plane looped around the airport before landing safely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road loops back on itself to create a scenic route through the mountains. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "loop" in English means: A shape produced by a curve that turns back on itself., A process that repeats itself..

The phonetic transcription of "loop" is /luːp/ in British English and /luːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "loop": circle, curve, cycle, repeat.

Example usage of "loop": "She made a loop with the rope end to secure it better.". More examples on the page.