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.
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.