as in restrooms
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 loos
Inclusivity is at the forefront of its core values, from hair and skin products for all ethnicities to gender-neutral loos and an LGBTQ+ ambassador.
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Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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
In addition to all the looky-loos and Instagrammers, the property has attracted prominent creatives for decades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In the back yard of Glackens’s loos, the flagstone was damp underfoot.
—Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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
In addition to all the looky-loos and Instagrammers, the property has attracted prominent creatives for decades.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
In the back yard of Glackens’s loos, the flagstone was damp underfoot.
—Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loos
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Accessibility The hotel has public restrooms designed to accommodate people with mobility issues, as well as ramps and elevators that provide access to all public spaces.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are no lifeguards here, but the park does offer family-friendly amenities like picnic pavilions, restrooms, and a beach wheelchair that can be reserved.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Child-friendly features, from a travel crib to fireplace grates, will make your stay more comfortable; several separate bathrooms give everyone their own space; upscale amenities, like heated flooring and optional catering, make every day feel like a treat.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Expect lots of wood paneling, mid-century modern touches, velvet furniture, and spacious white marble bathrooms with dreamy soaking tubs.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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By tapping on walls and talking through toilets, word of Reagan's 'provocation' quickly spread throughout the prison.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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The hotel also has a wheelchair accessible reception desk, and some rooms have toilets with grab rails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Loos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loos. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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