Some people are only now realizing what the “WC” sign stands for on washrooms

and floor plans.

💡 The Next Time You See “WC”…

You’ll know exactly what those two letters mean.

It isn’t a mysterious code or a modern abbreviation.

WC simply comes from “Water Closet,” an old term for a room containing a toilet.

It’s one of those everyday signs we see so often that we rarely stop to think about its origins.

And now, the next time you walk through an airport or hotel and spot WC, you’ll know the little bit of history behind it.