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
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home and other associated filming spots around town.
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CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For the record, the synonyms are can, john, loo and toilet.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
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.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For the record, the synonyms are can, john, loo and toilet.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
While smaller, cheaper properties were rushing toward showers-only loos, luxury hotels splashed out on trophy bathrooms with deluxe showers and shapely, free-standing tubs in one space.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
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As are the minimalist, elegant accommodations designed by André Fu, complete with sumptuous marble bathrooms that are kitted out with deep soaking tubs.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Beyond translation and basic questions about how to find the closest public bathroom, Japan’s tourist support centers are also attractions in their own right.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
13 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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Burgum's order says park officials can't close toilets or other amenities without the express permission of his office, stripping park superintendents of that discretion.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Without the staff to patrol them, many had issues with overflowing sewage from pit toilets, full trash bins and vandalism.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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