Ever wondered what the letters “WC” on a bathroom door actually mean? They stand for “water closet,” a term that dates back to the early days of indoor plumbing.
As toilets became connected to water pipes, they were often placed in small separate rooms known as water closets.
The term may sound unfamiliar today, but “WC” has remained on signs around the world for generations.
So the next time you see “WC,” you’ll know it’s simply a little piece of plumbing history—read more below.
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