Washbasin: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in both domestic and commercial settings to describe a basin specifically used for washing hands or face in the bathroom.

• She filled the washbasin with warm water to wash her face

A versatile term used primarily in the kitchen but can also refer to bathroom basins or larger utility basins. Typically used for washing dishes, food, or hands.

• He washed the vegetables in the kitchen sink before cooking

Typically used in British English, referring to a small basin primarily meant for washing hands. Often found in public restrooms and domestic bathrooms.

• Please wash your hands in the hand basin before dinner

Used in more formal or technical contexts, often in public facilities or technical documentation, referring to the basin found in washrooms or restrooms.

• The lavatory basin needs clean water supply and proper drainage