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sinks

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsɪŋks// UK //sˈɪŋks// sinks

n. large bowls in a kitchen or bathroom where you wash your hands or dishes. They have taps for water and a hole at the bottom for the water to drain away.

n. fixed basins with a water supply and drainage system, used for washing or plumbing purposes.


SIMPLE

The kitchen has two large sinks for washing dishes.

CONTEXTUAL

After the party, the kitchen was a mess with dirty plates piled high in both sinks.

COMPLEX

Modern industrial kitchens often feature deep stainless steel sinks to accommodate the large pots and pans used in professional food preparation.

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Plural form of 'sink'.

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