And yet, these two letters are displayed everywhere: in restaurants, train stations, hotels… A universal acronym that seems obvious, but whose meaning remains unclear to many. So, what do these famous initials hide? You’ll see: it’s more than just a plumbing story.
Where does the expression « WC » come from?
The acronym « WC » is an abbreviation for « Water Closet » , an English term that literally means « water closet » . It’s not very poetic, it’s true… But at the time it appeared, this expression simply referred to a small, closed room containing a toilet supplied with water , as opposed to the famous huts at the bottom of the garden.
A bit of history: toilets before modern comfort
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