As an initialism WC
is water closet (meaning toilet.
As a noun washroom is
a toilet, especially a public one.
wc
English
Alternative forms
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Initialism
(Initialism)
(head)
water closet (meaning toilet)
Descendants
* Estonian: (l), (l)
* German: (l)
* Romanian: (l), (l)
Anagrams
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washroom
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(US, Canada) A toilet, especially a public one.
Usage notes
*In the U.S., where the term originated, it was mostly replaced by "restroom" in the 20th century. Today it is generally used only as a technical or commercial term.
*In Canada, the term is used in everyday speech. The word "bathroom" is also used. The term "toilet" is generally considered somewhat indelicate in Canada and is avoided.
*The term is rarely used in other English-speaking countries, where "public toilet" or "lavatory" are preferred.