Wc Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms WC 1 American

1. water closet.

w.c. 2 American

abbreviation

1. water closet.

2. without charge.

W.C. 3 American

abbreviation

1. water closet.

2. West Central (postal district in London, England).

WC 1 British

abbreviation

1. water closet

2. (in London postal code) West Central

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 wc 2 British

abbreviation

1. water closet

2. without charge

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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The tribunal also heard the women's toilets were "rebadged" as a WC in January 2025, but no change was made to the men's facilities because they contained urinals.

From BBC

A captivating painting can help a tiny WC feel less claustrophobic and distract from the room’s base function.

From Los Angeles Times

One particular perk was her own peach-coloured WC.

From BBC

His collection includes ornate WC pans and basins covered in floral decoration, huge old cast-iron baths, antique brass taps, polished wooden loo seats, and that potty with the Fuhrer feature.

From BBC

The Black Shadow North WC club is one of several biker clubs that have emerged in France to combat bullying in recent years.

From BBC

Related Words

• latrine
• lavatory
• outhouse
• restroom

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