Dishpan

usgb/ˈdɪʃˌpæn/
noun

A large basin used for washing dishes and other items.

She filled the dishpan with soapy water to wash the plates.
Visual representation of "dishpan" - A large basin used for washing dishes and other items.

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Neutral

wash dishes,soapy water,dirtied dishes

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Usage in informal settings

The word is best used in casual conversation or domestic contexts.

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For example, 'I need a dishpan to wash these pots.'
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Different materials

Dishpans come in various materials like plastic or stainless steel.

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'My new dishpan is made of lightweight plastic.'
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Cultural references

In some households, a dishpan is an essential item in the kitchen.

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'Growing up, my grandma always had a dishpan ready for washing dishes.'
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