loss leader

An item that a retail stores sells at a loss in order to get people in the doors to buy other normally priced items.

If Wal-Mart were to sell a television for $20, they would probably lose money on that item (this is the loss leader); however, they are hoping that they can make it up by the other normally priced items you buy.

by AHB November 26, 2006

Loss leader

A person that is always losing something.

My friend lost his keys and wallet again. He's a loss leader.

by Greg "Gmoney" Gonzalez May 07, 2025