What is another word for handbasin?

Pronunciation: [hˈandbe͡ɪsən] (IPA)

Handbasin is a commonly used term for a fixture used for washing hands and face in the bathroom or kitchen. However, there are many other words and phrases that can be used instead of the word handbasin. Some of the synonyms for handbasin include sink, washbasin, lavatory, basin, washstand, and washbowl. These terms are often used interchangeably and it depends on which region one is from. One could use any of these words to describe the same item, which makes them useful in conversation or writing. It is always important to understand the meanings and nuances of each word and how they might differ from one country or language to another.

Synonyms for Handbasin:

What are the hypernyms for Handbasin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Handbasin?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for handbasin (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Handbasin?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for handbasin (as nouns)

Usage examples for Handbasin

To make watercresses grow in a handbasin was a trifle to her, or to show any persons whom you wanted to see, either dead or alive, in a looking-glass, or on the nail of a newborn infant.
"The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes"
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Lord Fleetwood ordered the waiter to bring a handbasin and towel.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith

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