as in restrooms
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 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.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
Looky-loos peeked through the windows.
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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.
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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.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
In addition to all the looky-loos and Instagrammers, the property has attracted prominent creatives for decades.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Dec. 2025
In the back yard of Glackens’s loos, the flagstone was damp underfoot.
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Literary Hub,
3 Oct. 2025
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
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
Noun
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The house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
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Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
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Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
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“Loos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loos. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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