washstand

[ wosh-stand, wawsh- ]

/ ˈwɒʃˌstænd, ˈwɔʃ- /

a piece of furniture holding a basin, pitcher, etc., for use in washing one's hands and face.

a stationary fixture having faucets with running water, for the same purpose.

Origin of washstand

First recorded in 1820–30; wash + stand

washo, washoe, washout, washrag, washroom, washstand, washtub, washup, washwoman, washy, wasim akram

In the washstand drawer was Olsens registration book—fancy Olsens leaving it there!

Egholm and his God |Johannes Buchholtz
Of wood there was plenty—a piece off the washstand, table, or chair.

Animal Ghosts |Elliott O'Donnell
Above a washstand hung a Swiss etching of the Matterhorn, a sketchy rendering.

When the Owl Cries |Paul Bartlett
Then at Fig. 293 are shown two familiar examples of dovetailing the bearer to the carcase end of a dressing table or washstand.

Woodwork Joints |William Fairham

Butsey wheeled to the washstand, uttered a shriek and fell in convulsions on the bed.

The Varmint |Owen Johnson

washstand

/ (ˈwɒʃˌstænd) /

a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin, etc, for washing the face and hands