washbasin

• Ein fest installiertes Becken im Badezimmer, das an die Wasserleitung und den Abfluss angeschlossen ist und zum Waschen von Händen und Gesicht dient.

A noun referring to a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe, used for washing hands and face.

1. Bathroom sinkA2formal

   A permanently installed basin in a bathroom, connected to a water supply and drain, used for washing hands and face.

   Waschbecken

   • She washed her hands in the washbasin.
   • The washbasin in the guest bathroom is made of porcelain.
   • He splashed cold water on his face over the washbasin.

   Synonymebasinlavabosinkwashbowl

2. Hand-washing basinA2formalbritish

   A basin specifically designed for washing the hands, sometimes referred to as a wash-hand basin.

   Waschbecken

   • The old house still has a traditional washbasin in the bedroom.
   • Please use the washbasin to clean your hands before dinner.
   • The washbasin is located next to the mirror.

   Synonymehandbasinsinkwash-hand basinwashbowl