washbasin

noun
/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/US

Etymology

From wash + basin.

  1. derived from *baccinum
  2. derived from bacin
  3. inherited from basyn
  4. compounded as washbasin — “wash + basin

Definitions

  1. A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a…

    A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

  2. A laundry sink or utility sink.

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