Wc Meaning in English
word
ˌdʌbəlˈjuː ˈsiː
duh-buhl-YOO SEE
ˌdʌbəlˈjuː ˈsiː
duh-buhl-YOO SEE
Definition
A 'WC' is a room with a toilet, used mainly as a polite or formal way to refer to a bathroom or restroom, especially in Europe.
Usage & Nuances
'WC' comes from 'water closet' and is mainly used in British or European English, rarely in American English. Common on public signs. In casual speech, words like 'bathroom', 'restroom', or 'toilet' are used instead.
Spanish: baño - aseo - servicioPortuguese (BR): banheiro - lavaboPortuguese (PT): casa de banho - WCChinese (Simplified): 卫生间 - 洗手间Chinese (Traditional): 廁所 - 洗手間Hindi: शौचालय - टॉयलेटArabic: مرحاضBengali: শৌচাগার - টয়লেটRussian: туалет - уборнаяJapanese: トイレ - 化粧室Vietnamese: nhà vệ sinh - toiletKorean: 화장실 - 변기Turkish: tuvalet - WCUrdu: ٹائلٹ - بیت الخلاءIndonesian: toilet - WC
Example Sentences
Where is the nearest WC?
basic
The sign says 'Public WC'.
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Please use the WC before the bus leaves.
basic
Do you know if there's a WC on this floor?
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The WC was out of order, so we had to wait.
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If you're looking for a WC, just follow the signs.
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