basement

noun
UK: /ˈbeɪsmənt/
US: /ˈbeɪsmənt/

  1. The part of a building that is partly or completely below the ground.

    1. We store old books in the basement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The house has a large basement that we use for storage and laundry. [ ] [ ]

  2. A room or set of rooms below the main level of a building, often used for storage or other utility purposes.

    1. The band rehearses in my basement every week. [ ] [ ]
    2. They converted their unfinished basement into a comfortable living space with a new bathroom. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cellar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "basement" in English means: The part of a building that is partly or completely below the ground., A room or set of rooms below the main level of a building, often used for storage or other utility purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "basement" is /ˈbeɪsmənt/ in British English and /ˈbeɪsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "basement": cellar.

Example usage of "basement": "We store old books in the basement.". More examples on the page.