washstand

[ wosh-stand, wawsh- ]

/ ˈwɒʃˌstænd, ˈwɔʃ- /

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noun

a piece of furniture holding a basin, pitcher, etc., for use in washing one's hands and face.

a stationary fixture having faucets with running water, for the same purpose.

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Origin of washstand

First recorded in 1820–30; wash + stand

Words nearby washstand

washout, wash over, washrag, washroom, wash sale, washstand, washtub, washup, washwoman, washy, Wasim Akram

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How to use washstand in a sentence

He did not suspect that the quinine went into the fire, and the cholagogue down the drain-pipe from the washstand.
The Cromptons|Mary J. Holmes
For answer Betty made a dash for Grace, pulled her to her feet, and pushed her over to the washstand.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle|Laura Lee Hope
The family had three bedrooms, but none would permit the placing of a washstand in them.
The Leaven in a Great City|Lillian William Betts
"We've got to kill that snake," observed Dick, after the reptile had disappeared for a moment under a washstand.
The Rover Boys on the Farm|Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)

The sponge is used for the bath, the wash rag for the washstand.
The Complete Bachelor|Walter Germain

British Dictionary definitions for washstand

washstand

/ (ˈwɒʃˌstænd) /

noun

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

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washstand

Origin of washstand

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