Definition of "washstand" []

• A stand designed to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing. (noun)
• A stationary bathroom sink. (noun)

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• "The linoleum in front of the washstand is very gratifying indeed, my lord, if you will excuse my mentioning it."
• "Near the washstand was a dampened and crumpled towel, a bottle of hair oil, a simple shaving cup and brush, a rubber comb I could not help but miss my ivory comb and its silver case, a small bottle of inexpensive cologne and a little leather kit."
• "Over the washstand was a little black-framed water-colour drawing, depicting a large eye with an extremely fishlike intensity in the spark of light on the dark pupil; and in "illuminated" lettering beneath was printed very minutely, "Thou God Seest ME," followed by a long looped monogram,"