as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
he inquired as to whether there was a loo anywhere in the building
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Recent Examples of loo
The ship's lunar loo malfunctioned following liftoff and has remained a lingering issue.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Looking for bathroom storage ideas to herald in a loo refresh?
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Bob doesn’t let in looky-loos in terms of people who might be cluttering around to try to watch or observe him act.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Looking for bathroom storage ideas to herald in a loo refresh?
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Bob doesn’t let in looky-loos in terms of people who might be cluttering around to try to watch or observe him act.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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Ridgetop is a larger option, sleeping up to 18 guests with six bathrooms as well as six private bedrooms, each sleeping up to three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Even the men’s restroom is upcycled.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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The center, which only accepts residents 18-years-old and older, has restrooms, spots to charge electronics and case management services.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Part of the iconic Holte End’s brilliance is its history and tradition, but there was no excuse for decrepit lounges and leaking toilets.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
10 Dec. 2025
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An Illinois pair is accused of trying to flush an infant down a toilet before ultimately burying the child in a beer box.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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