loo

noun

Definition of loonext
chiefly British
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 Looky-loos peeked through the windows. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 And whether your style leans vintage-inspired, Scandinavian, or something else entirely, there’s a shelving option that can turn the awkward dead space above your loo into something polished and useful. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2026 Wiseman took some time to defend Artemis 2's lunar loo on Thursday (April 16), during a press conference at which the mission's four crewmates — fellow NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch and the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen — discussed their historic mission. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026 The ship's lunar loo malfunctioned following liftoff and has remained a lingering issue. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loo
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  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • The Upland resident owns Young’s Automotive in Covina, according to the statement, where he is accused of placing the cameras to record unsuspecting victims using the bathroom.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The platform is wheelchair accessible but does not have shelter, bathrooms, water fountains or a waiting area.
    — Eva Flowe October 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • The unusual diversion also led to discussion among travelers online, some of whom shared their own experiences with restroom problems aboard flights.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Toilet paper was stored outside the dispenser inside the employee restroom.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • This is quite compact and has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The restroom was missing a toilet paper dispenser, rolls of toilet paper were observed on a grab rail next to the toilet.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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