washstand

• Meuble, généralement une petite table ou un support, destiné à recevoir une cuvette et un broc d'eau pour se laver, ou lavabo fixe dans une salle de bain pour se laver les mains et le visage.

A piece of furniture, typically a table or stand, designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing, or a permanently installed bathroom sink for washing hands and face.

1. Wash-hand standB2formalbritish

   A piece of furniture consisting of a table or stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing.

   Lavabo sur pied (meuble)

   • The antique washstand was made of mahogany.
   • She placed a porcelain pitcher on the washstand.
   • In the old house, each bedroom had a washstand.

   Synonymeswash-hand stand

2. Bathroom sinkB1formal

   A permanently installed bathroom fixture connected to a water supply and drainpipe, used for washing hands and face.

   Lavabo

   • He leaned over the washstand to brush his teeth.
   • The plumber fixed the leaky washstand faucet.
   • She wiped the washstand clean after washing her hands.

   Synonymesbasinsinkwashbasin