washbasinnounmasculineformal/lɐvɐˈtɔɾju/lowla·va·tó·ri·oPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA fixed receptacle with a tap and drain, used for washing hands and face; washbasin.He washed his hands in the porcelain washbasin.The public washbasins were out of order.synwashbasinsinklavatoryCommon collocationsmarble washbasinpublic washbasinbathroom washbasinEtymologyDo latim 'lavatorium', de 'lavare' (lavar).Related wordslavarlavatório-portátil