Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Washstand \Wash"stand`\, n.
   A piece of furniture holding the ewer or pitcher, basin, and
   other requisites for washing the person.

Source : WordNet®

washstand
     n 1: furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and
          pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a
          British term [syn: {wash-hand stand}]
     2: a bathroom or lavatory sink that is permanently installed
        and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you
        wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin
        and splashed it on his face" [syn: {washbasin}, {basin}, {washbowl},
         {lavatory}]