Pronunciation: /sɪŋk/
noun a fixed basin with a water supply and drain for washing
A1 The sink in the kitchen is clogged.
A2 She washed her hands in the bathroom sink.
B1 The plumber fixed the leaky sink in the laundry room.
B2 The new sink in the guest bathroom is very modern.
C1 The designer kitchen features a large farmhouse sink.
C2 The marble sink in the master bathroom is a work of art.
verb to go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; to descend or cause to descend
A1 I sink the dishes in soapy water to wash them.
A2 She sinks slowly into the soft couch after a long day at work.
B1 The ship began to sink after hitting an iceberg.
B2 The company's stock prices continue to sink due to poor financial performance.
C1 His reputation as a reliable source of information began to sink after several false reports.
C2 The government's approval ratings sank to an all-time low following the corruption scandal.
formal The kitchen sink was clogged and needed to be fixed.
informal I accidentally dropped my phone in the sink.
slang I'll be right back, just need to wash up in the sink real quick.
figurative The weight of his guilt seemed to sink him deeper into despair.
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