BASIN Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

basin

noun

Definition of basin

as in bowl

a large circular container used especially for holding water for washing They washed their clothes in a basin.

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as in valley

a depressed or sunken area of land The animals drank from a shallow basin surrounded by grasslands.

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Recent Examples of basin Gleaming marble basins filled with floating flowers sit comfortably with antique stone tubs that used to hold olive oil back in the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Steady drought and record summer heat make the below-sea-level basin a land of extremes, according to the NPS. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 The active Pacific basin is consistent with what is typically expected during an El Niño. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 There were also four roach egg sacs on the floors and in a mop sink basin. — Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for basin

Noun

Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Nobody is encouraging you to share your feelings over bowls of lentil broth with a table of strangers.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Many flood-prone valleys in the country have warning alarms, but as NPR has reported, the government has struggled to keep up with the cost of maintaining the systems.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of valley

Noun

The pool and spa are paired with a summer kitchen and covered dining area, while a rooftop deck is equipped with yet another bar, plus a fire pit and commanding views of the Red Rock Mountains.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Like Mercedes, Ferrari issued team orders, instructing Leclerc to pit so Hamilton, who was on a different strategy, could maximize the use of his tires.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of pit

Noun

The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Santa Cruz Police Department The driver and another occupant ran away into a nearby ravine where a K-9 officer was used to apprehend the driver.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The driver ran from the disabled SUV into a nearby ravine but was arrested after officers sent a police dog to capture him, police said.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026