Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

washbasin

/ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.87 in modern English

Syllables: wash-basin
IPA: /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

A laundry sink or utility sink.

Etymology

From wash + basin.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/

Inflected Forms

washbasins (plural) wash basin (alternative) wash-basin (alternative)

Phrases

washbasin helmet dry sink

Frequently Paired Words

dry sink washdish washstand

Synonyms

washhand-basin handbasin washstand lavabo piscina laver lavatory washbowl basin sink washbasin

Questions

How do you pronounce washbasin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɑʃˌbeɪsən/.
What does washbasin mean?: 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.
Where does washbasin come from?: From wash + basin.

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