What is another word for lavabo?

Pronunciation: [lavˈɑːbə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Lavabo is a term that refers to a basin used for washing, especially in religious ceremonies. There are several synonyms for this word, including washbasin, sink, and basin. A washbasin is typically a smaller, more portable basin used for washing hands or face. A sink is a larger basin used for washing dishes or other items. A basin is a more general term that can refer to any kind of round or oval-shaped container used for holding liquids. Other synonyms for lavabo include trough, fountain, and font. Overall, these words all refer to a vessel used for washing, and the specific word used may depend on the context and purpose of the basin.

What are the hypernyms for Lavabo?

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

Usage examples for Lavabo

All the other articles, too, were of silver: the lavabo basin, the bell, the thurible, the boat and spoon, and the cruets.
"By What Authority?"
Robert Hugh Benson
The other reliefs are Donatello's too; but the lavabo in the inner sacristy is Verrocchio's, and Verrocchio's tomb of Piero can never be overlooked even amid such a wealth of the greater master's work.
"A Wanderer in Florence"
E. V. Lucas
In the entrance lobby is a lavabo by Mino da Fiesole, with two little boys of the whitest and softest marble on it, which is worth study.
"A Wanderer in Florence"
E. V. Lucas

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