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
So be sure to hit the loo before venturing down this yellow brick road.
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Listen to Erivo talk about nailing it in the loo below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Photo: Dean Hearne Use stronger colors in smaller rooms
Spaces such as loos, hallways, and utility rooms are some of the best spots to have a bit of fun with daring wallpapers and colors.
—Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Rose has fired everything from jugs to loos and done her utmost to protect the potters from the kiln gods.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 14 Oct. 2024
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Listen to Erivo talk about nailing it in the loo below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
Photo: Dean Hearne Use stronger colors in smaller rooms
Spaces such as loos, hallways, and utility rooms are some of the best spots to have a bit of fun with daring wallpapers and colors.
—Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Rose has fired everything from jugs to loos and done her utmost to protect the potters from the kiln gods.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for loo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
Noun
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Sumptuous terry robes hang in elegant white-marble bathrooms with antique Portuguese blue and white sinks, and claw-footed tubs beckon.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ireland was found unresponsive in a staff bathroom by the school's security team, the release stated.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition, Starbucks isn’t letting anyone hang out or use its restrooms without making a purchase.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks recently announced a new code of conduct policy requiring customers to purchase an item in their stores to use the bathroom, ending its previous open door policy for restrooms.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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The second bedroom is also spacious, with room for a double and more closets, plus an en-suite with shower, sink, and toilet.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2025
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The bathroom door is open and the toilet seat is up.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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