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washstand

washs·tand

uncommon dated

noun

1.

furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand'' is a British term

2.

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

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

Origin

From wash + stand.

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