washstand (redirected from washstands)

wash·stand  (wshstnd, wôsh-)

n.

1. A stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing.

2. A stationary bathroom sink.

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washstand

Noun

a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin for washing the face and hands in

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	washstand - 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.	washstand - 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