loos

plural of loo, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of loos Storage is at a premium in every room, but especially in small loos where cabinet-style vanities are often forgone in favor of space-saving pedestal sinks. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 27 May 2026 Looky-loos peeked through the windows. Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 Luxury takes center stage in the marble bathrooms, which are stashed with Penhaligon’s goodies and have Japanese loos with heated seats. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 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 In the back yard of Glackens’s loos, the flagstone was damp underfoot. Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loos
Noun
  • Open the restrooms before the park becomes unusable due to the smell of public urination.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, the department closed several restrooms after the rough ocean damaged the water line and meter serving them.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Right now, the biggest projects include new bathrooms and restoring the rink's original maple skating floor.
    Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And, parts of it, like bathrooms and the building’s elevator, need to be brought up to more accessible standards.
    Sofi Zeman July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • With the city hall's toilets out of order, officials erected emergency toilets over sewer manholes outside the building, in temperatures of around 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and stifling humidity.
    USA Today, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Employees of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum who are members of the Prospect trade union on July 29 voted to strike over issues including pay, working conditions, and access to water and toilets, The Guardian reports.
    News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Loos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loos. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on loos

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster