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
Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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
In addition to all the looky-loos and Instagrammers, the property has attracted prominent creatives for decades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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
In addition to all the looky-loos and Instagrammers, the property has attracted prominent creatives for decades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Accommodations feature a living room and separate king bedroom, a private plunge pool, a hammock, fire pit, outdoor shower, and oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and skylit showers.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both will offer community booths, family-friendly programming and cultural activities, along with restrooms, free water refilling stations, basic bike repair and first aid, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The inspection includes placing a dye into toilets and holding tanks to see if any of the dye turns up in the water around the boat, indicating a leak.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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