washbowl

Plural: washbowls

Noun

• A bowl for washing one's hands and face.
• a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
• a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
• A sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain, in which one may wash one's face and hands.
• A basin for washing the face and hands.

Examples

• He felt like he was staring into a washbowl trying to find a word on his messy Scrabble rack.

Synonyms

basin, handbasin, lavabo, lavatory, wash-hand basin, washbasin, washstand

Related Words

dry sink