kitchen sink
noun
the final item imaginable on any extensive list of usually disparate items.
kitchen sinks
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pluralof kitchen sink.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Today, according to this study, you'd be far more likely to see these idyllic plants droning with black, boring houseflies like the kind typically buzzing around kitchen sinks.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2023
A: Dual-mount stainless steel kitchen sinks are not only available, but they can also come loaded with extra features.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
It spits out the community’s untreated sewage — urine and feces, plus mush pushed down kitchen sinks and suds from showers and washing machines.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
Everything from kitchen sinks to showers are often shared between multiple students.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 12, 2020
They showed things like coffee pots, microwave ovens, and kitchen sinks.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
