ˈbeɪsɪn ˈlæv.ə.tɹi ˈlæv.ə.tɔɹ.i a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: ‘wash-hand stand’ is a British term