basin

noun
UK: /ˈbeɪsn/
US: /ˈbeɪsn/

  1. A round open container used for washing.

    1. I washed my face in the basin this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. She filled the basin with warm water to wash her delicate sweater. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.

    1. The Amazon basin is incredibly biodiverse. [ ] [ ]
    2. The river basin provides fertile land for agriculture and supports local communities. [ ] [ ]

  3. A sheltered area in a port or harbor where boats can be moored.

    1. We saw many yachts in the marina basin. [ ] [ ]
    2. The harbor basin offered safe anchorage for the fishing boats during the storm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

washbowl watershed sink harbor catchment area dock bowl

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "basin" in English means: A round open container used for washing., An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries., A sheltered area in a port or harbor where boats can be moored..

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

Synonyms for "basin": washbowl, watershed, sink, harbor, catchment area, dock, bowl.

Example usage of "basin": "I washed my face in the basin this morning.". More examples on the page.