Washbasin

Pronunciation: /wɒʃˈbeɪsən/

Definitions of washbasin

noun a basin or sink for washing, especially one attached to a wall and having running water

Example Sentences

A1 The washbasin is in the bathroom.

A2 She washed her hands in the washbasin.

B1 The hotel room had a modern washbasin with a marble countertop.

B2 The plumber installed a new washbasin in the kitchen.

C1 The designer chose a unique washbasin for the luxury spa.

C2 The antique washbasin in the historic home was beautifully restored.

Examples of washbasin in a Sentence

formal The elegant marble washbasin in the hotel lobby was meticulously cleaned every morning.

informal Don't forget to wash your hands in the washbasin before dinner.

slang I accidentally dropped my phone in the washbasin, what a fail!

figurative Her mind was a washbasin of conflicting thoughts, swirling around endlessly.

Grammatical Forms of washbasin

• past tense: washed
• plural: washbasins
• comparative: more washbasin
• superlative: most washbasin
• present tense: washbasin
• future tense: will washbasin
• perfect tense: have washedbasin
• continuous tense: is washingbasin
• singular: washbasin
• positive degree: washbasin
• infinitive: to washbasin
• gerund: washingbasin
• participle: washedbasin

Origin and Evolution of washbasin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'washbasin' originated from the combination of the words 'wash' and 'basin'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a basin used for washing oneself, the term 'washbasin' has evolved to also describe a sink or bowl used for washing hands or small items.