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
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.
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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
California is famous for its native wildflowers that blossom each year—lookie-loos might spy iris, sky lupines, bluebells, dessert lilies, and arguably the most famous flower (the state’s official one), the California poppy.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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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
California is famous for its native wildflowers that blossom each year—lookie-loos might spy iris, sky lupines, bluebells, dessert lilies, and arguably the most famous flower (the state’s official one), the California poppy.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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This aged brass hand-towel holder offers a subtle touch of quiet luxury that will elevate your bathroom without exceeding your budget.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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More recently, Republican lawmakers banned transgender students from using school bathrooms that match their gender identity and banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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But our guide in Nuremburg, Germany, was clearly peeved when some cruise passengers (including us) asked to use the restrooms at the start of a long trek through Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle grounds.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The project, which is expected to take about five years, includes restoring the Great Hall to its original appearance; expanding and relocating the café, shop and restrooms; and creating a space for public programming.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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In just five years, UNICEF and partners built 100 million toilets using flexible funding, and India became an open defecation-free country.—
Courtney Busch,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And then there’s the mirrored cloakroom: a bathroom covered in mirrors, with two facing toilets, disco balls, and a vibe that’s pure Studio 54.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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