sink

[sɪŋk]

sink Definition

• 1. a fixed basin with a water supply and drainage system, for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes
• 2. a basin or tub for washing babies
• 3. a drain or a place where water can flow away

Using sink: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She filled the sink with soapy water.

• Example

  The kitchen sink was clogged.

• Example

  He washed his face in the sink.

• Example

  The bathroom sink is leaking.

sink Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sink

• basin
• washbasin
• lavatory

Phrases with sink

• sink or swim

  to either succeed or fail completely when put into a new situation without any help or support

  Example

  I was thrown into the job on my first day and had to sink or swim.

• sink your teeth into something

  to start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  I can't wait to sink my teeth into this new project.

• go down the sink

  to be wasted or lost

  Example

  All our hard work went down the sink when the project was cancelled.

Origins of sink

from Old English 'sincan', meaning 'become submerged'

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Summary: sink in Brief

A 'sink' [sɪŋk] is a fixed basin with a water supply and drainage system used for washing hands, dishes, and other purposes. It can also refer to a basin or tub for washing babies or a drain or place where water can flow away. Phrases like 'sink or swim' and 'sink your teeth into something' are idiomatic expressions that mean to either succeed or fail completely and to start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, respectively.