washbasin

/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/

//ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən// noun

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"washbasin" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“washbasin” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

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Index EN-washbasin · washbasin · English

washbasin · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "W" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

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Key facts for washbasin
PropertyValue
Headwordwashbasin
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “washbasin” in English

washbasinfalls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

washbasin is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

washbasin has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From wash + basin. The correct English form is washbasin, spelled W-A-S-H-B-A-S-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.
  2. 2
    A laundry sink or utility sink.

Etymology

From wash + basin.

Synonyms

washhand-basinhandbasinwashstandlavabopiscinalaverlavatorywashbowlbasinsinkwashbasin

This word in other languages

lavabo(Español)lavabo(Français)Waschbecken(Deutsch)pia(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "washbasin"?
"washbasin" is spelled W-A-S-H-B-A-S-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/.
What does "washbasin" mean?
As a noun, "washbasin" means: A basin used for washing, (now) particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.
How do you pronounce "washbasin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "washbasin" is /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "washbasin"?
From wash + basin. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list