washbasin, handbasin, washbowl, lavabo, wash-hand basin
(noun) a basin for washing the hands (‘wash-hand basin’ is a British expression)
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory
(noun) a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; “he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
washbowl (plural washbowls)
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; a washbasin or wash-hand basin ((British))
Source: Wiktionary
Wash"bowl`, n.
Definition: A basin, or bowl, to hold water for washing one's hands, face, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 April 2025
(noun) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
