wash-hand-basin
Definition
Noun: A "wash-hand-basin" is a fixed basin or sink, typically found in a bathroom, used for washing one's hands and face. It is usually connected to a water supply and a drain.
Usage Examples
- (A bathroom sink for handwashing.)
- (A specific type of basin for hand hygiene.)
Advanced Usage
- "Wash-hand-basin" is a somewhat formal or dated term; in modern English, it is often replaced by "sink" or "hand basin."
- (A decorative, high-end bathroom sink.)
Variants and Related Words
- Washbasin (n): a basin for washing, often a simpler term for a wash-hand-basin.
- The washbasin was chipped, so they replaced it. (A basin used for washing hands or face.)
- Hand basin (n): a small basin specifically for handwashing, common in bathrooms.
- The hand basin in the powder room is compact. (A small sink for hand hygiene.)
Synonyms
- Sink: a basin with a water supply and drain for washing.
- He rinsed his razor in the sink. (A general term for a wash-hand-basin.)
- Basin: a bowl-shaped container for holding water.
- The basin was used for washing dishes in the old days. (A broader term for a washing container.)
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly use "wash-hand-basin"; it is a specific object, not a figurative expression.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (No phrasal verbs are formed with "wash-hand-basin"; it is a compound noun.)