Definition of WASHBASIN

washbasin

Meanings

Plural: washbasins

Noun

  • a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
  • a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
  • 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.
  • A laundry sink or utility sink.

Origin / Etymology

From wash + basin.

Synonyms

basin, handbasin, lavabo, lavatory, laver, piscina, sink, wash-hand basin, washbasin, washbowl, washhand-basin, washstand

Scrabble Score: 17

washbasin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
washbasin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
washbasin is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

washbasin is a valid Words With Friends word