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
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.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
The ship's lunar loo malfunctioned following liftoff and has remained a lingering issue.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
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Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Bob doesn’t let in looky-loos in terms of people who might be cluttering around to try to watch or observe him act.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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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
Every once in a while, a customer complains about the lascivious photos in the loo, but The Charles’ owners brush it off.
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Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Bob doesn’t let in looky-loos in terms of people who might be cluttering around to try to watch or observe him act.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loo
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
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Authorities said the body recovered at the festival in western Michigan was found by a restroom vending company employee performing routine maintenance.
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An employee of the restroom vending company made the discovery during routine maintenance.
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Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
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Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
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“Loo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loo. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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