loo
word
/ˈɫu/
/lˈuː/
Definition
A British informal word for toilet or bathroom, used mainly in the UK to refer to a place where you go to the toilet.
Usage & Nuances
'Loo' is very informal and especially common in British English. Rarely used in the US (where 'bathroom' or 'restroom' is preferred). Common phrases: 'go to the loo', 'where's the loo?'. Usually used in speech, not in formal writing.
Spanish: baño (informal) - aseo (informal)Portuguese (BR): banheiro (informal)Portuguese (PT): casa de banho (informal) - WC (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 厕所 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 廁所 (口語)Hindi: शौचालय (अनौपचारिक) - टॉयलेट (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: حمام (عامية) - دورة مياه (عامية)Bengali: শৌচাগার (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়) - টয়লেট (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)Russian: туалет (разговорный)Japanese: トイレ (くだけた言い方)Vietnamese: nhà vệ sinh (thân mật)Korean: 화장실 (구어체)Turkish: tuvalet (samimi)Urdu: بیت الخلا (غیر رسمی) - ٹوائلٹ (عام بول چال)Indonesian: toilet (gaul) - WC (gaul)
Example Sentences
Excuse me, where is the loo?
basic
I need to use the loo.
basic
There is a loo on every floor.
basic
Can you watch my bag while I pop to the loo?
natural
The loo was out of order, so I had to wait.
natural
She excused herself and went to the loo.
natural