washbasin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
    basin; lavatory; washstand; washbowl.
    • he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face
  2. noun a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
    washbowl; wash-hand basin; lavabo; handbasin.

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