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# the loo

phrase (noun phrase, «the loo»; plural «loos»)

«the loo» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (everyday, UK) the toilet.
2. (UK) the room with the toilet.

### In the lessons

The most common everyday word for toilet in Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; softer and politer than «toilet» for many people, but not childish. Families, schools and shops all use it. Americans know it from British TV.

### Examples

- (home) Can I use your loo, please?
- (school) Miss, can I go to the loo?
- (sign, café) Loos for customers only.
- (chat) stuck in the loo queue at the festival
- (Mum) Go to the loo before we leave!
- (road trip) There's a loo at the next services.
- (maths) The cinema has 3 loos for every 50 seats, so 300 seats need 18 loos.

### Note

Trap: «loo» is British; in the US say «bathroom» or «restroom». It is not rude. Plural: loos. Not the same as «Waterloo» (a place and a battle).