lop
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The suspicion that it might secretly be carrying out low-yield nuclear tests at its Lop Nor site in northwest China has been around for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
McDowell says satellite sensing shows the spacecraft gliding and performing a runway landing at the Lop Nur military base in China’s northwest Xinjiang region, suggesting that it is a plane.
From Scientific American • May 18, 2023
China entered the nuclear club in October 1964, with a nuclear test at Lop Nor that the Kennedy and Johnson administration briefly gave thought to sabotaging.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2023
These included the flourishing Loulan kingdom on vast Lake Lop Nur, before its water evaporated in the 5th century.
From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2021
Once, just to punish him, Frisky turned back and bared his teeth so viciously at Lop Ear that the hound was driven back—to the Hired Man’s amazement.
From The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns by Chaffee, Allen
Vocabulary lists containing lop
Essential Three-Letter Words, Part 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Wolf Hollow
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Two Kinds" (from The Joy Luck Club) by Amy Tan
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
