Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
basement
noun
/ˈbeɪsmənt/
Definition
The floor of a building that is partly or completely below ground level.
Examples
- The kids play in the basement on rainy days.
- We converted the basement into a home theater.
- After the storm, the basement flooded and we had to clean it up.
Meaning
A basement is typically used for storage, utilities, or living space, depending on its design.
Synonyms
- cellar
- lower level
- sublevel
