The police found a stash of dope in the basement.
The police found a stash of dope in the basement.
English
basement
ˈbeɪsmənt, ˈbeɪs.mənt
Meaning: the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level
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Example sentences
Our kitchenware department is in the basement.
Our kitchenware department is in the basement.
Water can seep through a crack in the basement wall.
Water can seep through a crack in the basement wall.
The old furnace in the basement makes a lot of noise when it starts.
The old furnace in the basement makes a lot of noise when it starts.
The teenagers were dancing to rock music in the basement.
The teenagers were dancing to rock music in the basement.
Usage Notes
Refers to the part of a building below ground level. Often used for storage, laundry, or utilities.
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