Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kitchen-sink
noun
/ˈkɪtʃən sɪŋk/
Definition
The term ‘kitchen-sink’ refers to a large bowl or basin used for washing dishes and food in the kitchen.
Examples
- She filled the kitchen-sink with soapy water, ready to clean the dishes.
- The designer added a kitchen-sink feature in the software, including all possible options.
Meaning
It can also refer to the collection of various elements or ideas, often used in expressions to describe an approach that includes everything.
Synonyms
- sink
- bowl
- basin