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
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and wife Lauren Sánchez’s elaborate June 27 Venice wedding drew hordes of paparazzi, lookie loos and an A++ guest list that included Oprah, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher, a clutch of Kardashians, Orlando Bloom, Sydney Sweeney, Jerry Seinfeld and many more.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Its current list of six loos in need of fixes – all underway, for completion this year or next – will cost up to $1 million.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Commercial breaks are usually a chance to stretch your legs or use the loo.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 June 2025
The hotel loos are also luxe and free, while spending a penny in the station costs a euro.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Its current list of six loos in need of fixes – all underway, for completion this year or next – will cost up to $1 million.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Commercial breaks are usually a chance to stretch your legs or use the loo.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 June 2025
The hotel loos are also luxe and free, while spending a penny in the station costs a euro.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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The Biltmore, located in Asheville, is the largest home in America, spanning 175,000 square feet with 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its four rooms are large and modern, with comfortable reading chairs, long desks for a little remote work, and spacious marble bathrooms.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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The resort’s main public spaces—pool deck, restaurants, reception, public restrooms, and lounge area—are all accessible.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The witness walked with the victim to the restroom and waited outside, according to the report.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Others, like Ava Louise, do it through viral media stunts, like flashing the New York-Dublin Portal or licking a toilet seat in the beginning of the Covid pandemic.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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