slop-basin en · NOUN
Etymology
From slop + basin.
Meanings
- (dated) A container used for urinating or defecating when it is impossible or inconvenient to go to a bathroom or toilet; a bedpan, a chamber pot. Commonly used in hospitals, where it is normally called bedpan. Formerly used in private residences, particularly those without an indoor toilet or bathroom.
- (UK) A bowl for receiving the leavings of tea or coffee cups at table
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| slop-basins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
slop-pail · bedpan · chamber pot · slop-bowl · loo · slop-jar