Meaning & use
washstand
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A piece of furniture, typically holding a basin and pitcher, used for washing one's hands and face before indoor plumbing was common.
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An antique washstand with a marble top stood in the corner of the guest room.
Before running water reached the farmhouse, the family relied on a washstand each morning.
A note on using this word
A common household fixture before the widespread adoption of indoor plumbing, now often kept as an antique or decorative piece.
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washbasin stand
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