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Washbasin - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A washbasin is a bowl-shaped fixture, typically found in bathrooms, used for washing hands and face. It usually has taps for water and a drain to remove wastewater.

washbasin

/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/ /ˈwɒʃˌbeɪsən/

Definition:

A fixed basin with running water for washing hands or face, typically in a bathroom.

Synonyms:

sink, lavatory, hand basin

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; contextually: dirt, mess)

Common Collocations:

porcelain washbasin, clean the washbasin, washbasin faucet

Derivatives:

washbasins (plural), washbasinful (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "washbasin" to refer to a bathroom sink, often mounted on a wall or countertop.

Common Phrases:

(No common idioms; functionally specific term)

Etymology:

From "wash" + "basin," originating in the late 19th century for sanitary fixtures.

Examples:

  • 1. She rinsed her hands in the washbasin.
  • 2. The hotel room had a marble washbasin.
  • 3. He scrubbed the stains from the washbasin.
  • 4. A crack appeared in the old washbasin.

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