Washbasin vs. Washbowl

A basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, for washing the hands and face.

a bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you wash your hands and face;

Example: ‘he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face’;

a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)

a sink in a bathroom, connected to a supply of water and a drain, in which one may wash one's face and hands.

a basin for washing the face and hands; a washbasin or wash-hand basin ((British))

A basin, or bowl, to hold water for washing one's hands, face, etc.

a bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you wash your hands and face;

Example: ‘he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face’;