BC

8.1

Placed after a date to show the date is before the COVID-19 pandemic

: antes de COVID

Many people say life felt easier BC, before lockdowns and social distancing became normal.

Examples

People jokingly refer to pre-pandemic travel as the BC era when flights were easier.
Companies compare sales figures from BC years to see how the pandemic changed consumer behavior.
I traveled a lot BC.
Life was so different BC.
Many people say life felt easier BC; socializing and traveling were much simpler.
Companies compare sales figures from BC to understand trends before the pandemic.
Traveling to new places was much more enjoyable BC, when there were fewer restrictions.

vitamin Bc

3.5

A substance your body needs to make new cells, especially during pregnancy

BC positive

The word BC is also used informally to mean Before COVID-19, a playful reuse of the old date label to talk about life 'before the pandemic'.