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
But those with a penchant for leisurely loo visits should take note: The Thrones come with a time limit.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
In Spain, the ocean is not a loo In Spain, some beachy destinations prohibit swimmers from treating the sea or sand like a giant toilet bowl.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Catch up quick: Philly unveiled its first standalone loos in 2023 in North Philly's Fotterall Square and Center City, both of which are still going strong.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
In Spain, the ocean is not a loo In Spain, some beachy destinations prohibit swimmers from treating the sea or sand like a giant toilet bowl.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Not only does this bodysuit boast a snap-free design (no pesky snap dilemmas in the loo), it’s also made with the buttery-soft dreamknit fabric.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 May 2025
Catch up quick: Philly unveiled its first standalone loos in 2023 in North Philly's Fotterall Square and Center City, both of which are still going strong.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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Maintenance workers broke into the bathroom wall but never fixed the wall, leaving a hole, McDonald said.—
PJ Green
August 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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The house features three bedrooms and one bathrooms. 7.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Camping fees include WiFi, showers, restrooms, a laundry room and admission to Bedrock City and raptor flight shows.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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During the trip, my driver stopped at a gas station to use the restroom, but it was locked.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The two Lodge Balcony Suite King Accessible rooms also include toilet grab bars and a visual fire alarm.—
Kinsey Giddick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Since 2018, VisitScotland has distributed £20 million, or about $27 million, through a Scottish government fund to develop rural tourism infrastructure, including many projects around the NC500, like parking, public toilets and motorhome facilities, the spokesman said.—
Angus MacKinnon,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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