The letters βWCβ on a toilet sign have long puzzled many,
but the meaning is simple: WC stands for βwater closet.β
This term dates back to the 1900s when indoor plumbing became common,
and toilets were often installed in small closet spaces.
These areas with running water were dubbed βwater closets.β Over time,
the abbreviation stuck, even though most people now refer to them as bathrooms or restrooms.
Despite its historical roots, many are just now learning
the true meaning of βWC,β sparking surprise and curiosity across the internet.