dish pan
Plural
dish pans
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a shallow, rectangular or square-shaped container, often made of plastic, used for washing dishes by hand
A dish pan is a large, shallow container used for washing dishes by hand. It is typically made of plastic or metal and is designed to hold water, soap, and dishes while cleaning. Dish pans are often placed in sinks to catch water or used as a portable option for washing dishes when a sink is not available. They are popular for washing dishes, utensils, and other kitchen items that need to be scrubbed or rinsed. Dish pans are practical for cleaning multiple items at once, helping to keep the kitchen organized.
- The dish pan is too large to fit in the sink, so we use a smaller one.
- She filled the dish pan with warm soapy water to wash the dishes.
- After dinner, he used the dish pan to scrub the pots and pans.
- The dish pan was filled with soapy water, ready for cleaning the glasses.
- He placed the dirty plates in the dish pan before washing them.