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Wc vs Washroom - What's the difference?

wc | washroom |

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

    * ----

    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.