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

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Examples from the Web for washstand

In the washstand drawer was Olsens registration book—fancy Olsens leaving it there!
Egholm and his God|Johannes Buchholtz
Of wood there was plenty—a piece off the washstand, table, or chair.
Animal Ghosts|Elliott O'Donnell
Above a washstand hung a Swiss etching of the Matterhorn, a sketchy rendering.
When the Owl Cries|Paul Bartlett
Then at Fig. 293 are shown two familiar examples of dovetailing the bearer to the carcase end of a dressing table or washstand.
Woodwork Joints|William Fairham

Butsey wheeled to the washstand, uttered a shriek and fell in convulsions on the bed.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson

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

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washstand

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