washstand
A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washingA table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing.
» She wiped the washstand clean after using it.
Meaning
2 sensesA table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing.
Waschtisch
умыва́льнаяumyválʹnaja, умыва́льняumyválʹnja
furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: ‘wash-hand stand’ is a British term
(dated)In a stable or garage, a place in the floor prepared so that carriages or automobiles may be washed there and the water run off.
Examples
10 sentencesShe wiped the washstand clean after using it.
The washstand drawers were filled with neatly folded towels.
The washstand had a small mirror attached to its backboard.
The maid polished the brass handles of the washstand every morning.
The antique washstand in the corner still had its original marble top.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From wash + stand.From wash + stand.
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Forms
plural: washstands| Singular | washstand |
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Synonyms
7 synonyms- furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: ‘wash-hand stand’ is a British term:wash-hand stand
- a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face:washbasinbasinwashbowllavatory