washup

or wash-up

[ wosh-uhp, wawsh- ]

noun

1. an act of washing:

   Allow five minutes for washup.

2. a place, as a bathroom, for washing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of washup¹

First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase wash up

Example Sentences

“I think”—began Tom, when they were down in their staterooms taking a washup before the noon meal.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a general washup, after which the entire party went to table.

From Project Gutenberg