# washbasin

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/

## Definitions
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. A laundry sink or utility sink.

## Etymology
From wash + basin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/washbasin