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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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thankfully, the renowned esthetician has put all her signature facial magic into the Sculpting Wand, designed to deliver pro-level results from the comfort of your own bathroom.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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There are also ramps available in all public spaces, single-use restrooms near the pool, as well as a pool lift.—
Marcea Cazel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The accessible changing restroom with hoist, from Momentum Refresh, now also includes a breastfeeding and sensory-friendly space.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The guy got eaten by a T. rex while hiding on the toilet?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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