SLOP BASIN

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table

Synonyms:

slop basin; slop bowl

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("slop basin" is a kind of...):

bowl (a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods)

Domain region:

Britain; Great Britain; U.K.; UK; United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; 'Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom)