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 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 At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 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 Construction sites routinely dig up tons of soil for basements and foundations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for basements
  1. cellars
  2. feet
  3. bottoms
  4. foundations
Noun
  • 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
  • Historically, red wines were stored in underground cellars, stone pantries, or naturally cool rooms before modern heating systems existed.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cellars
Noun
  • As a result of her refusal, the entire kingdom is cursed to live without love and anyone who steps foot inside it is also cursed.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Veen hit a curveball 406 feet down the first base line into McCovey Cove to give the Rockies a 4-1 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of feet
Noun
  • In one of the photos, Cavallari posed beside a sheer white curtain overlooking the water while wearing a black triangle bikini with tie-side bottoms.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In the second quarter of 2026, as measured by Circana, Wrangler drove more than 100 basis points of share gains in the core bottoms business.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottoms
Noun
  • The exhibit and documentary were funded with about $110,000 in donations from community members, businesses and organizations and grants, including money from the Seigle and Palmer foundations, musuem Director Rebecca Miller said.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For leaders looking to strengthen these foundations, Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team remains one of the most practical books on building trust and creating high-performing teams.
    — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of foundations

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