The difference between Lavabo and Washbasin

When used as nouns, lavabo means a ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the eucharist, whereas washbasin means a basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.


check bellow for the other definitions of Lavabo and Washbasin

  1. Lavabo as a noun:

    A ritual involving the washing of one's hands at a church's offertory before handling the Eucharist.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: lavatory"

  2. Lavabo as a noun:

    The small towel used to dry the priest's hands following the ritual.

  3. Lavabo as a noun:

    A washbasin, particularly the one in a church used in the ritual.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: washbasin"

  4. Lavabo as a noun:

    A trough used for washing at some medieval monasteries.

  5. Lavabo as a noun:

    A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: Thesaurus:bathroom"

  1. Washbasin as a noun:

    A basin used for washing, particularly a permanently installed sink, fitted with a water supply and a drain, in which one may wash one's hands and face.