washbowl

• Sustantivo que designa un recipiente o lavabo, generalmente fijo en un baño, utilizado para lavarse las manos y la cara, conectado al suministro de agua y al desagüe.

A noun referring to a basin or sink, typically installed in a bathroom, used for washing hands and face, and connected to a water supply and drain.

1. Bathroom sinkB1formalamerican

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

   lavabo

   • She splashed cold water on her face in the washbowl.
   • The plumber fixed the leaky faucet on the washbowl.
   • He keeps his toothbrush next to the washbowl.

   Sinónimosbasinsinkwashbasin

2. Wash-hand basinB1formalbritish

   A basin used specifically for washing the hands, a common term in British English.

   Palangana para lavarse las manos

   • The washbowl in the guest bathroom is made of porcelain.
   • She rinsed her hands in the washbowl after gardening.
   • A small washbowl was installed in the corner of the room.

   Sinónimosbasinlavabowash-hand basinwashbasin