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washstand

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wash·stand  (wshstnd, wôsh-)
n.
1. A stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing.
2. A stationary bathroom sink.
washstand
Noun
a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin for washing the face and hands in
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.washstandwashstand - furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
wash-hand stand
article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room"
2.washstandwashstand - a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"
washbasin, washbowl, lavatory, basin
sink - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe


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There was a large wooden bedstead on which was a billowing red eiderdown, and there was a large wardrobe, a round table, a very small washstand, and two stuffed chairs covered with red rep.
Moon and Sixpence by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
Left alone, after putting his manuscripts together in the new portfolio bought by her, he washed his hands at the new washstand with the elegant fittings, that had all made their appearance with her.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
You go there, enter the great door, get a bow graduated to your style and clothes from the gorgeous portier, and a bath ticket and an insult from the frowsy woman for a quarter; she strikes a bell and a serving-man conducts you down a long hall and shuts you into a commodious room which has a washstand, a mirror, a bootjack, and a sofa in it, and there you undress at your leisure.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
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