sinks Definition
- 1a fixed basin with a drain and running water for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes
- 2a place where liquid waste, sewage, etc. is drained into a sewer or septic system
Using sinks: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sinks" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I need to wash my hands in the sink.
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The kitchen sink is clogged.
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The bathroom sink is leaking.
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The sink was full of dirty dishes.
sinks Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: sinks in Brief
A 'sink' [sɪŋks] is a fixed basin with a drain and running water used for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes. It can also refer to a place where liquid waste, sewage, etc. is drained into a sewer or septic system. Examples include 'I need to wash my hands in the sink' and 'The sink was full of dirty dishes.' Synonyms include 'basin' and 'washbasin,' while an informal term is 'washbowl.'
