n. A table containing a basin and a pitcher of water for washing
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and other requisites for washing the person.
In a stable or garage, a place in the floor prepared so that carriages or automobiles may be washed there and the water run off.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A piece of furniture like a table, with or without a lower shelf, drawers, and a back, arranged to hold a basin and ewer and other appurtenances for washing the person.
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n. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face
n. furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
Word Usage
"The linoleum in front of the washstand is very gratifying indeed, my lord, if you will excuse my mentioning it."