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- [loos]
- /lus/
- /luː/
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- [loos]
- /lus/
Definitions of loos word
- noun loos Adolf [ey-dolf;; German ah-dawlf] /ˈeɪ dɒlf;; German ˈɑ dɔlf/ (Show IPA), 1870–1933, Austrian architect and writer. 1
- noun loos Anita, 1893–1981, U.S. writer. 1
- noun plural loos a card game in which forfeits are paid into a pool. 1
- noun plural loos the forfeit or sum paid into the pool. 1
- noun plural loos the fact of being looed. 1
- noun plural loos toilet. 1
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Origin of loos
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; short for lanterloo < Dutch lanterlu < French lantur(e)lu, special use of meaningless refrain of an old song
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Parts of speech for Loos
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loos popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
loos usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loos
noun loos
- bathroom — A bathroom is a room in a house that contains a bath or shower, a washbasin, and sometimes a toilet.
- comfort station — a public lavatory and rest room
- latrine — a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
- lavatory — a room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.
- rest room — rooms or a room having a washbowl, toilet, and other facilities for use by employees, visitors, etc., as in a store, theater, or office.
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