Loo

Pronunciation: /luː/

Definitions of loo

noun a British term for a bathroom or toilet

Example Sentences

A1 I need to use the loo before we leave.

A2 Can you tell me where the loo is in this building?

B1 Excuse me, could you point me in the direction of the loo, please?

B2 The loo in this restaurant is always clean and well-maintained.

C1 I prefer using the loo at home rather than in public places.

C2 The hotel's loo was equipped with luxurious amenities and a jacuzzi.

Examples of loo in a Sentence

formal Please remember to flush the toilet after using the loo.

informal I'll be right back, just need to use the loo quickly.

slang I was dying to go to the loo after holding it in for so long.

figurative The overflowing inbox felt like a never-ending loo of emails.

Grammatical Forms of loo

• past tense: looed
• plural: loos
• comparative: more loo
• superlative: most loo
• present tense: loo
• future tense: will loo
• perfect tense: have looed
• continuous tense: is looing
• singular: loo
• positive degree: loo
• infinitive: to loo
• gerund: looing
• participle: looed

Origin and Evolution of loo

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'loo' is believed to have originated in France as 'lieux d'aisances', meaning 'place of ease' or 'lavatory'. It was later shortened to 'loo'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loo' has become a common British term for a toilet or bathroom, and is now widely used in informal speech.