Loo

/luː/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A colloquial term commonly used in British English to refer to a toilet or bathroom.
I need to find a loo before the train leaves.
A place for relieving oneself, typically equipped with a toilet and other hygiene facilities.
The restaurant has a clean loo for customers.
A situation or place where people can use restroom facilities, often in public areas.
There's a public loo at the park for visitors.

Etymology

British slang, possibly derived from the phrase 'guard your loos' referring to toilet facilities.

Common Phrases and Expressions

long drop loo
A type of toilet that uses a pit instead of a flush system.
loo roll
Toilet paper.
loo attendant
A person who maintains the cleanliness of a public restroom.

Related Words

lavatory
A room with a toilet and washing facilities.
restroom
A public toilet, especially one in a place like a theatre or restaurant.

Slang Meanings

The bathroom.
I'm heading to the loo, be right back.
Toilet, especially in a casual context.
Where's the nearest loo around here?