Looting

Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words.

You might hear this word in a story about crime in troubled towns

Looting.

The unarmed teenager was shot hereby a white police officer, sparking violent protests looting and vandalism.

Now, this is the gathering site for a community determined to quell the unrest and find justice.

Looting.

Looting means to steal.

It is against the law.

Looting usually happens during riots, when police do not have control of a crowd.

When people break into stores taking goods both big and small, they are looting.

So the next time you hear the word looting, your American English will be good enough to know what this News Word means!