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
Once safely sealed in a shadow box, the Broth Belt will be on hand for lookie-loos, as well.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
Studies show that extra time on the loo may increase your risk of hemorrhoids.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home and other associated filming spots around town.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
It’s made from cotton and polyester which is both comfortable and warm and has a generous fit for that perfect oversized loo — available in sizes S-XXXL.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
Studies show that extra time on the loo may increase your risk of hemorrhoids.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home and other associated filming spots around town.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
It’s made from cotton and polyester which is both comfortable and warm and has a generous fit for that perfect oversized loo — available in sizes S-XXXL.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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This parsley and rosemary scent is suitable across all rooms and occasions—bathroom, kitchen, even body.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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The pumping location cannot be a bathroom, and it must be shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Late at night, the action moves to the louche Rose Bar where a dazzling mirrored corridor leads to the restrooms, bouncing your reflection back from every surface.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The back of the building would include an office, break room, restroom and vault.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Burgum's order says park officials can't close toilets or other amenities without the express permission of his office, stripping park superintendents of that discretion.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Their village lacks toilets and sanitation, and people defecate in the open, which health officials say puts around 2,000 other children at risk of contracting polio, which can be spread by contact with human waste.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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