Kitchen Sink

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtʃən sɪŋk/

Definitions of kitchen sink

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'kitchen sink' is a noun because it represents a specific item found in a kitchen used for washing dishes and other kitchen tasks.

Example Sentences

A1 I wash my hands in the kitchen sink.

A2 She left dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.

B1 The plumber fixed the leaky kitchen sink.

B2 I installed a new faucet in the kitchen sink.

C1 The kitchen sink is clogged and needs to be unclogged.

C2 I prefer a double basin kitchen sink for easier dishwashing.

Examples of kitchen sink in a Sentence

formal The plumber fixed the leak under the kitchen sink.

informal I finally found that missing spoon under the kitchen sink.

slang I have everything but the kitchen sink in my backpack.

figurative She threw everything but the kitchen sink at him during the argument.

Grammatical Forms of kitchen sink

plural

kitchen sinks

comparative

more kitchen sink

superlative

most kitchen sink

present tense

kitchen sink

future tense

will kitchen sink

perfect tense

have kitchen sinked

continuous tense

is kitchen sinking

singular

kitchen sink

positive degree

kitchen sink

infinitive

to kitchen sink

gerund

kitchen sinking

participle

kitchen sinked

Origin and Evolution of kitchen sink

First Known Use: 1611 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'kitchen sink' originated from the literal sink found in kitchens for washing dishes and food preparation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kitchen sink' has evolved to represent the idea of including every possible element or feature, often to excess, in a creative work or project.