Definition

A bowl or basin used for washing hands and face, often found in bathrooms.

Example

She filled the washbowl with warm water to wash her face.

Conversation

I just got a new washbowl for my bathroom.

Oh really? That sounds nice!

Yeah, it's really stylish and fits perfectly.

That's awesome! I need to upgrade my washbowl too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Washbowl → The word is formed from "wash" (from Old English *wascan*, meaning to cleanse or make clean) and "bowl" (from Old English *bolla*, meaning a rounded container). A washbowl is a rounded container used for cleansing or washing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'washing' something to make it clean in a 'bowl' — that's why a washbowl is a container for cleansing.

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