loo
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /luː/
KK: /lu/
noun
Definition
A British term for a toilet or restroom.
Example
I need to find a loo before the movie starts.
Conversation
Do you know where the nearest loo is around here?
Yeah, it's just down the hall to the left.
Thanks! I really needed to find a loo quickly.
No problem! You’ll see a sign on the door.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
toilet
bathroom
lavatory
Antonyms
outdoors
public
open
verb
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
Not available
Conversation
I heard you had to loo some money in the game last night.
Yeah, I lost a trick and had to contribute to the pool.
Ouch! That must have been frustrating.
Root Explanation
The word 'loo' originates from the French phrase 'guardez l'eau' (meaning 'watch out for the water'), which was a warning to people to be careful of waste being thrown from windows. Over time, this phrase was shortened to 'loo' in English, referring to a toilet or bathroom.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone warning you to 'watch out for the water' when using the toilet — that's how 'loo' came to mean a bathroom.
Visually Confused Words
sloo
loro
lolo
loco
lobo
lo