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- [wosh-bohl, wawsh-]
- /ˈwɒʃˌboʊl, ˈwɔʃ-/
- /ˈwɒʃˌbeɪ.sən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wosh-bohl, wawsh-]
- /ˈwɒʃˌboʊl, ˈwɔʃ-/
Definitions of washbasin word
- noun washbasin a large bowl or basin used for washing one's hands and face, small articles of clothing, etc. 1
- noun washbasin A basin, typically fixed to a wall or on a pedestal, used for washing one's hands and face. 1
- noun washbasin sink: in bathroom, etc. 1
- countable noun washbasin A washbasin is a large bowl, usually with taps for hot and cold water, for washing your hands and face. 0
- noun washbasin a basin or bowl for washing the face and hands 0
- noun washbasin a bathroom fixture with taps, used for washing the face and hands 0
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Origin of washbasin
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; wash + bowl1
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Parts of speech for Washbasin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
washbasin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for washbasin
noun washbasin
- washbowl — a large bowl or basin used for washing one's hands and face, small articles of clothing, etc.
- basin — A basin is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids, or for mixing or storing food.
- sink — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
- bowl — A bowl is a round container with a wide uncovered top. Some kinds of bowl are used, for example, for serving or eating food from, or in cooking, while other larger kinds are used for washing or cleaning.
- lagoon — an area of shallow water separated from the sea by low sandy dunes. Compare laguna.
Antonyms for washbasin
noun washbasin
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- rise — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
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