Synonyms for basin
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. River basin
river basin, drainage area, catchment basin, catchment area, drainage basin, water-shed
2. Lavatory
wash basin, wash stand, lavatory formal, washbowl
Definitions
- n. 1
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
- n. 2
A depression, natural or artificial, containing water.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- basins → water-sheds, lavatories, washbowls, sinks…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| basin | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- tub1, vat1
- 4 letters
- sink1
- 8 letters
- lavatory4, washbowl, basinful
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lavatory4 = 4 syllables).