WASHBOWL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does washbowl mean? 

• WASHBOWL (noun)
  The noun WASHBOWL has 2 senses:

1. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

2. a basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression)

  Familiarity information: WASHBOWL used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• WASHBOWL (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

basin; lavatory; washbasin; washbowl; washstand

Context example:

he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face

Hypernyms ("washbowl" is a kind of...):

sink (plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A basin for washing the hands ('wash-hand basin' is a British expression)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

handbasin; lavabo; wash-hand basin; washbasin; washbowl

Hypernyms ("washbowl" is a kind of...):

basin (a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids)

Domain region:

Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)

Holonyms ("washbowl" is a part of...):

bathroom (a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet)