noun

loo

toilet, restroom

Excuse me, where is the loo?

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

I need to pop to the loo.

I need to pop to the restroom.

the loo the toilet (in BrE) The loo is on the first floor.

Synonyms: toilet, lavatory, restroom, bathroom

The origin is uncertain. It might come from the French 'l'eau' (the water). This is a primarily British term.

Remember this as the British equivalent of 'restroom' or 'bathroom'. You'll hear it often in the UK.

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