loos

plural of loo, chiefly British

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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
  • Under the injunction, transgender people can use single-stall restrooms that align with their gender identity, or multi-stall options when there is no single-stall option on the same floor, or that option is occupied or out of order.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • There was buildup on the wall underneath the chlorine dish machine, as well as dust on the ceiling vents inside the men’s and women’s restrooms.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The law had forced her to use gender-neutral bathrooms at school, effectively outing her.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • There are plenty of reasons why people need or want private rooms and bathrooms.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • As a bonus, the campground even had flushing toilets and hot showers.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Dust blew in through holes in the tents, the toilets didn’t flush, fetid water flowed into the dining area and the sleeping quarters.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

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“Loos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loos. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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