What does washstand mean?
Washstand means (furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing..
Washstand
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing..
Definitions by Sense
- (furniture) A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing.
- (dated) In a stable or garage, a place in the floor prepared so that carriages or automobiles may be washed there and the water run off.
Example Sentences
The less quality the more saleable they were. An abhorrent-looking stained oak wash-stand with a marble top and inset tiles, or a sideboard with bevelled mirrors in the back, or an enamelled wardrobe with stamped wood panels were much preferred to comparatively innocuous examples of the same articles in plain wood.
Washstand in an Electric Garage. […] In a few garages arrangements are made for washing cars in any position on the storage floor, so that it is not necessary to move them on to and off the washrack.
Synonyms for washstand
Antonyms for washstand
Related Words
Word Forms
- washstands
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for washstand?
Common synonyms include washhand-stand, commode, lavatory, washbasin.
What is the opposite of washstand?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use washstand in a sentence?
The less quality the more saleable they were. An abhorrent-looking stained oak wash-stand with a marble top and inset tiles, or a sideboard with bevelled mirrors in the back, or an enamelled wardrobe with stamped wood panels were much preferred to comparatively innocuous examples of the same articles in plain wood.
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