Meaning
loot, haul, spoils
- valuables or money taken by theft, robbery, or war
- a successful collection or tally of items, prizes, or points
In a sentence
I ladri sono fuggiti con un bottino di oltre cinquantamila euro.
The thieves fled with a haul of over fifty thousand euros.
La squadra è tornata dai campionati con un ricco bottino di medaglie.
The team returned from the championships with a rich haul of medals.
La polizia ha recuperato l'intero bottino poche ore dopo il furto.
The police recovered the entire loot a few hours after the robbery.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bottino | masculine · singular |
| bottini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in crime reporting, and used figuratively in sports for won medals or trophies.