Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lost-and-found
noun
/ˈlɔːst ənd faʊnd/
Definition
A department or area where lost items are kept until they are claimed by their owners.
Examples
- The school has a lost-and-found section where students can retrieve their misplaced belongings.
- I checked the lost-and-found at the train station for my missing jacket.
- The lost-and-found is located near the main entrance of the mall.
Meaning
Lost-and-found refers to a designated place in an institution or public location where items that have been misplaced or found are stored and later returned to their owners.
Synonyms
- lost property
- lost items
