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
The ship's lunar loo malfunctioned following liftoff and has remained a lingering issue.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 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
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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Mini bars are disguised in Chinoiserie cabinets; bed heads are hand-embroidered; and the toto loo seats in the white-marble bathrooms exude a gentle heat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The congressman wrote that a parent filed a complaint alleging the school system violated her daughter’s civil rights under Title IX by allowing transgender students to use girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The stadium has new bleachers, concessions, ticket buildings, restrooms and a press box with elevator access, and the players will use new team rooms and a building dedicated to weight training.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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This consists of repairing or improving lighting, ADA-accessible restrooms, elevators and escalators.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The bedroom is now its own separate space—one that Konieczny managed to squeeze more custom storage inside—and despite having to move the shower and toilet, the bathroom is much more functional as well.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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The surveillance state, coming soon to a toilet near you.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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