basements

noun

Definition of basementsnext
plural of basement
1
as in cellars
a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground we store our bicycles in the basement during the winter

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2
as in feet
the lowest part, place, or point the basement of the outdoor fountain needs a lot of restoration work

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Recent Examples of basements The fast-moving storm prompted warnings for residents to take shelter, but few people have basements in the area. — CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024 Meteorologist Dalton Behringer also recommended that San Francisco and Bay Area residents take as much cover as possible in the event of a tornado, although many homes in the area typically do not have basements. — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Advisories included elevating items in basements and low-lying areas prone to water intrusion. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
  1. bottoms
  2. foot
  3. foundations
Noun
  • Somewhere, in the backs of our closets and bottoms of our drawers, are precious memories.
    — John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The bottoms, equally as comfy, feature an elastic waistband, wide legs, and a relaxed fit.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • Her newfound viral fame is not the first time Gay has been knocked off her feet.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
  • These waves can suddenly knock people off their feet and quickly pull them into the cold ocean waters, where currents will be stronger than normal.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of foot
Noun
  • Providing Context Start with context and build your brand foundations from there.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.
    — Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of foundations

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