basements

noun

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 These were once young men who would throw themselves into other young men while a guitar’s feedback roared from cheap speakers atop makeshift stages in basements or indoor skate parks. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 The Society was gifted with 30 wooden desks from the community that ended up in resident’s basements and attics. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Homes, basements, backyards and city streets have flooded as far as seven blocks south of the riverbank, and evacuated homeowners are returning to scrape together supplies and salvage belongings. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026 Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Griffith's Council President Rick Ryfa said Thursday morning that crews have encountered several houses with trees on them and multiple basements flooded. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
  1. cellars
  2. feet
  3. bottoms
  4. foundations
Noun
  • Maison 1896 debuted in a Beaux Arts building in the center of town, near the Hospices de Beaune and the cellars of legendary Burgundian wine family, Maison Joseph Drouhin.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One of the newest additions in the center of Reims, a short stroll from the cathedral, Le N3 by Champagne Thiénot unfolds in a period town house above the historic cellars of the namesake family maison (tours and tastings are also available).
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of cellars
Noun
  • During the same possession, the 6-foot, 280-pound Harris — who also plays on the Trojans’ offensive line — flashed for a quarterback pressure, forcing an errant pass.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This also includes the largest American variant, the western mastiff, with a wingspan of nearly two feet, and the smallest, the thumb-sized, nickel-weighing western pipistrelle, also called the canyon bat.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of feet
Noun
  • Our pies came out evenly cooked with tender crusts, crispy bottoms, and bubbly cheese.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These bottoms were paired with a white and black striped sleeveless cropped top.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • The money comes from foundations and from Tulsa's First Presbyterian Church, located across the street.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 2022 with an initial $400 million investment, LIV Golf looked to rival the PGA Tour by featuring $250 million in prize purses, with no less of an aim than to shake the foundations of the sport.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of foundations

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“Basements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basements. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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