Basin

usgb/ˈbeɪsn/
noun

A bowl-shaped container used to hold liquids or things, like water or food.

She filled the basin with warm water to wash her face.
Visual representation of "basin" - A bowl-shaped container used to hold liquids or things, like water or food.

Often appears as...

  • wash basin
  • bathroom basin
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Visual representation of "basin"
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Everyday Object

Often found in homes for practical daily uses, like washing dishes or hands.

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Rinse the vegetables in the basin before peeling them.
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Size Variation

'Basin' can vary in size but is typically larger than a bowl and smaller than a tub.

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The chef used a large basin to mix the dough.
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Location Specific

The word can imply location, such as 'bathroom basin' for washing up.

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He splashed cold water on his face from the bathroom basin.
Visual representation of the word "Basin"

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