NOUN | artifact | washbowl, washbasin, basin, washstand, lavatory | a bathroom / bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe |
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artifact | washbowl, washbasin, handbasin, lavabo, wash-hand basin | a basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression) |
Meaning | A bathroom / bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face. | |
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Synonyms | washbasin, basin, washstand, lavatory | |
Broader | sink | plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe |
Spanish | aljofaina, jofaina, lavabo, lavamanos, palancana, palangana | |
Catalan | lavabo, rentamans |
Meaning | A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression). | |
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Synonyms | washbasin, handbasin, lavabo, wash-hand basin | |
Part of | bathroom | A room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet |
Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
Broader | basin | A bowl-shaped vessel |
Spanish | aljofaina, jofaina, lavabo, lavatorio, palangana | |
Catalan | gibrell, lavabo, rentamans |
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