The two letters WC, often seen on restroom doors in hotels, airports, and public places, stand for “water closet,” an old English term for a room containing a toilet. The history of the modern flush toilet goes back to 1596, when Sir John Harington described an early flushable toilet, while in 1775 Alexander Cumming patented an improved design featuring a water trap that helped block sewer gases. As indoor toilets became more common in the 19th century, “water closet” became a familiar term, and WC eventually became a short, internationally recognized label, especially in Europe. In the United States, “bathroom” and “restroom” became more common, which is why many Americans mainly encounter WC when traveling abroad……..READ MORE BELOW
Most people still don’t know what “WC” actually stands for.
