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
It’s made from cotton and polyester which is both comfortable and warm and has a generous fit for that perfect oversized loo — available in sizes S-XXXL.
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Even the spare loo roll was to be found in its own personal royal blue velvet sock.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
So be sure to hit the loo before venturing down this yellow brick road.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Listen to Erivo talk about nailing it in the loo below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Even the spare loo roll was to be found in its own personal royal blue velvet sock.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
So be sure to hit the loo before venturing down this yellow brick road.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Listen to Erivo talk about nailing it in the loo below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Locate bathrooms: When out together, help identify nearby restroom locations to reduce anxiety. Offer practical help: During flares, offer to help with errands, meal preparation, or transportation to appointments.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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That’s something simple that companies can adjust, by investing in and consistently stocking free menstrual products in restrooms (especially for those unpredictable perimenopause periods), Wilson said.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025
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All county shelters and housing programs must now follow the same policy, which includes specific regulations regarding restrooms, graffiti removal and crime prevention.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Burns Paiute Tribe has been providing meals and cases of water to impacted members, and set up portable toilets and showers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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