Have you ever noticed the letters “WC” outside a public restroom and paused to wonder what they stand for? You’re not alone. Around the world, people encounter different labels for the same everyday space, and each term reflects a bit of history, culture, and habit. While “bathroom,” “restroom,” and “washroom” are common in North America, “WC” appears more often in international settings. At first glance, none of these names seem perfectly logical, which is part of what makes the topic so interesting. Language evolves not just to describe function, but also to sound polite, familiar, or practical depending on time and place.
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