Meaning & Definition of word "Washbasin"

Washbasin

/ˈwɒʃˌbeɪsən/

1. A bowl or basin used for washing hands and face, typically equipped with a tap and drainage.
- Example: He leaned over the washbasin to splash water on his face.
2. A fixture in a bathroom or kitchen where water can be drawn for washing purposes.
- Example: The new house has a stylish washbasin made of marble.
3. A part of a bathroom where one can wash, often combined with a mirror above it.
- Example: She placed her toothbrush next to the washbasin.
4. An open container designed to hold water for washing.
- Example: The children used the washbasin to clean their hands before dinner.

●From the combination of the words 'wash' and 'basin'.

wash your hands in the washbasin:

To clean your hands using the sink.

dirty washbasin:

A washbasin that is unclean or soiled.

washbasin area:

The space around the washbasin, often referring to the bathroom.

sink:

A fixed basin with a water supply and drainage used for washing.

faucet:

A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled.

plumbing:

The system of pipes, tanks, and fittings for the distribution of potable water.

Meaning: Head

● Example Sentence: He hit his washbasin when he tripped on the stairs.

Meaning: Money

● Example Sentence: I’m trying to save some washbasin for a vacation.