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
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.
—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
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
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Overall, the cost of holding the parade has jumped from about $12,000 to almost $50,000, including signs, portable restrooms and permits.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The multimillion-dollar plan was sparked by the city’s request for proposals for restrooms that would eliminate the need to drill underground to be connected to the city’s sewer and water lines.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rooms are elegant but nondescript, with only the basic necessities—a bed, a dresser, and bathrooms that could stand to be updated.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The toilets are scrubbed, the dishes are washed and the floors are spotless.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The marble bathroom toilets are all-singing, all-dancing affairs, with jet sprays and heated seats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Loos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loos. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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