Washstands

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A piece of furniture typically featuring a basin or bowl used for washing, often combined with compartments for storage or fixtures for toiletries
2. A cabinet-like structure designed primarily for holding a washbasin and other washing necessities, frequently seen in bathrooms or bedrooms
3. A type of furnishings that includes a receptacle for washing hands or face, usually equipped with shelves or drawers for personal items and grooming products

Etymology: "Washstands" is simply the plural of "washstand," and the word is about as transparent as English compounds get. It joins "wash," from Old English "wæscan," with "stand," meaning a piece of furniture on which something is set or kept. A washstand is therefore a stand for washing: in the era when most houses had no running water at the bedside, it held a basin and a jug, and the plural names more than one of these pieces of furniture.

Synonyms: vanities, basins, sink units, dressing tables, lavatories

Antonyms: mess, disorder, clutter, dirt, filth