Lavabo (Noun)
Meaning
A basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After a long journey, she rushed to the lavabo to wash her face and freshen up.
- The small hotel room had a lavabo in the corner, with a tiny soap dish attached to the wall.
- The lavabo in the public restroom was faulty, and water continued to drip from the faucet.
- In some homes, the lavabo is part of a larger vanity unit with a mirror and cabinets.
- He stood in front of the lavabo, scrubbing his hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.