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Meaning of "lost and found" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LOST AND FOUND

lost and found  [lɒst ənd faʊnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOST AND FOUND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lost and found is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOST AND FOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lost and found

A lost and found, lost property, or lost articles is an office in a large public building or area where visitors can go to retrieve lost articles that may have been found by other visitors. Frequently found at museums, amusement parks and schools, a lost and found will typically be a clearly marked box or room in a location near the main entrance. Some lost and found offices will try to contact the owners of any lost items if there are any personal identifiers available. Practically all will either sell, give or throw away items after a certain period has passed to clear their storage. Chicago-based Startup crowdfynd has provided an alternative that utilizes mobile, social and web interaction between businesses and event management teams and the customers who lose items.

Definition of lost and found in the English dictionary

The definition of lost and found in the dictionary is lost property that has been found. Other definition of lost and found is lost property office.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOST AND FOUND


around
əˈraʊnd
background
ˈbækˌɡraʊnd
bound
baʊnd
cofound
ˌkəʊˈfaʊnd
compound
ˈkɒmpaʊnd
confound
kənˈfaʊnd
dumbfound
dʌmˈfaʊnd
dumfound
dʌmˈfaʊnd
found
faʊnd
ground
ɡraʊnd
hound
haʊnd
lost-and-found
ˌlɒstənˈfaʊnd
outbound
ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd
pound
paʊnd
profound
prəˈfaʊnd
refound
riːˈfaʊnd
round
raʊnd
sound
saʊnd
underground
ˈʌndəˌɡraʊnd
unfound
ʌnˈfaʊnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOST AND FOUND

loss
loss adjuster
loss leader
loss ratio
losses
lossless
lossmaker
lossmaking
lossy
lost
lost cause
Lost Generation
lost property
lost property office
lost soul
lost tribes
lost-and-found
lost-and-found column
lost-and-found department
lostness

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOST AND FOUND

all-around
all found
all-round
break new ground
campground
fall to the ground
foreground
get off the ground
into the ground
mound
new-found
surround
the high ground
the Sound
to the ground
ultrasound
unsound
well-found
wound
year-round

Synonyms and antonyms of lost and found in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lost and found» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOST AND FOUND

Find out the translation of lost and found to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lost and found from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lost and found» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拾物招领
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

objetos perdidos
570 millions of speakers

English

lost and found
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खोया और पाया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَفْقُودَاتٌ وَمَوْجُودَاتٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бюро находок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

achados e perdidos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হারানো এবং প্রাপ্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

objets trouvés
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

hilang dan jumpa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fundbüro
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

遺失物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

분실물 보관소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ilang lan ditemokake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nơi để đồ thất lạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இழந்து காணப்பட்டது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हरवले आणि सापडले
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kayıp eşya bürosu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

oggetti smarriti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zagubienie i odnalezienie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бюро знахідок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

birou de obiecte pierdute
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απωλεσθέντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verloor het en gevind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

borttappade effekter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hittegods
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lost and found

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOST AND FOUND»

The term «lost and found» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOST AND FOUND» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lost and found» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lost and found» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lost and found

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2 QUOTES WITH «LOST AND FOUND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lost and found.
1
Jami Attenberg
For years I drove cross-country, back and forth a dozen times, sometimes on book tour, sometimes just to get lost and found.
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Kelsey Chow
'The Wine of Summer' is a beautiful film about love lost and found, and the complexities of life while discovering who you are. It was filmed primarily in and around Barcelona, and the imagery is breathtaking.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOST AND FOUND»

Discover the use of lost and found in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lost and found and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lost and Found
Find out where it comes from, of course, and return it. But the journey to the South Pole is long and difficult in the boy’s rowboat. There are storms to brave and deep, dark nights.To pass the time, the boy tells the penguin stories.
Oliver Jeffers, 2005
2
Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Suketu Mehta, 2009
3
Lost and Found
As two clever boys exploit a clerical oversight, each one discovers new perspectives on selfhood, friendship, and honesty.
Andrew Clements, 2012
4
Gaby, Lost and Found
Wanted: One amazing forever home for one amazing sixth grader.
Angela Cervantes, 2013
5
Lost and Found
Her expertise in art and antiques helps his low-profile company, Lost and Found, find missing treasures for high-paying clients. But Cady knows that being useful to a client is one thing—and being used is another.
Jayne Ann Krentz, 2001
6
Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and the Churches That ...
Describes the characteristics of unchurched young adults and reveals which churches have found a way to reach these people.
Ed Stetzer, Richie Stanley, Jason Hayes, 2009
7
Coney Island: Lost and Found
Denson gives us an insider's look at one of New York's best-known neighborhoods, weaving together memories of his childhood adventures with colorful stories of the area's past and interviews with local personalities, all brought to life by ...
Charles Denson, 2002
8
Our Lady of the Lost and Found: A Novel of Mary, Faith, and ...
As the story of their visit unfolds, so does the story of Mary-one of the most complex and powerful female figures of our time-and her changing image in culture, art, history, as well as the thousands of recorded sightings that have placed ...
Diane Schoemperlen, 2002
9
Harlem, lost and found: an architectural and social history, ...
New York-bydelen Harlem.
Michael Henry Adams, Paul Rocheleau, 2002
10
Lost and Found
After a mysterious stranger starts following her and a threatening note is left on her desk at Bluford High School, Darcy Wills must race against time to save her missing sister.
Anne E. Schraff, Paul Langan, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOST AND FOUND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lost and found is used in the context of the following news items.
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Leigh's Lost and Found: featuring a lost Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix …
In today's Leigh's Lost and Found report, we're featuring a young, very energetic lost dog that may be a lap dog, missing from her favorite spot. «KSPR, Jul 15»
2
Pets lost and found - Herald Mail Media: Community News
Thank you for reading HeraldMailMedia.com free articles on our site. You can come back at the end of your 30-day period for more free articles, ... «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»
3
Lost and found: Costa beach protocols to find wandering children
AN AVERAGE of 10 children get lost on Costa del Sol beaches every day in the summer, leading most towns to put systems into place to help ... «Euro Weekly News, Jul 15»
4
Glasses, phones, kids and more: What happens when things are lost …
“This program takes a little bit of the terror out.” If you lose something at the fair, call the Lost and Found office: 714-708-1632. Related Links. «OCRegister, Jul 15»
5
Perini: Lost and found
Near Warangal, there is a 13th century Ramappa temple. In the garba griha, where the main idol of Shiva rests, there are intricate sculptures of ... «Bangalore Mirror, Jul 15»
6
The List: lost and found movie props
A decade ago, thieves grabbed Dorothy's ruby slippers and ran, leaving fans of 'The Wizard of Oz' in shock. Here are some other film props that ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
7
Summer in the City: Innocence Lost and Found
While every new generation redefines the meaning of "childhood", one thing remains constant: playing outside in the summer. And despite all ... «VoiceofOC, Jul 15»
8
Lost and found in Chesapeake Bay: Ravens Super Bowl XLVII ring …
A Super Bowl XLVII ring that once belonged to the team's receptionist is up for auction after it was recovered from the waters of the Chesapeake ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
9
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/15/15
Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/15/15: GCL lost and found. By Steve Sypa @SteveSypa on Jul 15, 2015, 8:04a 78. Jhoan Urena - Chris McShane. Catch up on ... «Amazin' Avenue, Jul 15»
10
Chinese Lost And Found In Thailand
Thailand has seen the writing on the tourism wall and has announced plans to create Chinese language signs on roadways. Bowing to ... «thephuketinsider.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Lost and found [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lost-and-found>. May 2024 ».
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