noun
Uncommon
loo
loo
Loo (noun) means (British, informal) A toilet, or the room containing one. Example: “Excuse me, where's the loo?”
noun
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(British, informal) A toilet, or the room containing one.
"Excuse me, where's the loo?"
"She popped to the loo before the film started."
How to use loo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual British word for the toilet.
When to use it
Informal, everyday usage rather than formal.
UK vs US
Mainly British; Americans typically say "bathroom" or "restroom."
Common pairings
go to the loo
the loo is upstairs
need the loo
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Word forms
- Plural
- loos
- Third person singular
- loos
- Past tense
- looed
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; one popular theory links it to "gardyloo," a warning shouted in old Edinburgh before emptying chamber pots from windows, itself possibly from French gardez l'eau ("watch out for the water").
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Rhymes for loo
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What does “loo” mean?
The word “loo” means (British, informal) A toilet, or the room containing one. In plain terms, a casual British word for the toilet.
How do you pronounce “loo”?
“Loo” is pronounced loo (/lu/ in IPA).
How do you use “loo” in a sentence?
Here is “loo” used in a sentence: “Excuse me, where's the loo?”
What part of speech is “loo”?
“Loo” is a noun.
Where does the word “loo” come from?
The word “loo” comes from French. Origin uncertain; one popular theory links it to "gardyloo," a warning shouted in old Edinburgh before emptying chamber pots from windows, itself possibly from French gardez l'eau ("watch out for the water").
Is “loo” a common word?
“Loo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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