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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
  1. bathroom
  2. restroom
  3. toilet
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathroom
Noun
  • The poll, conducted by Savanta for AI meeting assistant company Bluedot, also found that 23% have used the restroom during a meeting with their cameras off, 14% have shopped online and 13% have exercised.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The teacher and the first-grader who had gone to the restroom heard the gunshots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of restroom
Noun
  • Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of toilet

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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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