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washstand

American  
[wosh-stand, wawsh-] / ˈwɒʃˌstænd, ˈwɔʃ- /

noun

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

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

washstand British  
/ ˈwɒʃˌstænd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of washstand

First recorded in 1820–30; wash + stand

Example Sentences

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Alternatively, it could be supported by a washstand, with legs but no cabinet, for a similar feeling of airiness.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2019

His washstand had been knocked off the cabin’s outer wall, and there was a swipe of tiger blood by the door.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2012

The museum shows the house's original pit toilet, and a 1950s kitchen, with a washstand and jugs for collecting water.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2011

And the jug on the washstand smiled at me: It was not a friendly smile.

From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2010

Then she stood and took from the washstand beside the bed a little square-shaped object, a music box painted with roses and lilies of the valley.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit

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