BASEMENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

basement

noun

ˈbās-mənt

Definition of basement

as in cellar

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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as in bottom

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 basement To control humidity levels in your garage or basement, Krutsinger recommends adding a desiccant pack or moisture-absorbing products near the storage area (not inside the seed). — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 First, a mouse infestation in the garage, then a heavy storm flooded my basement. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 For example, traditional policies typically restrict coverage for basements. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Currently on display in its basement is a selection of Comme des Garçons pieces from Carla’s personal archive. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for basement

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Noun

To be clear, nobody is accusing Altman of keeping his mother in the fruit cellar (at least not today).

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Throughout—and even echoed in the staff’s smart wardrobe—there’s a sophisticated color palette of taupe, seafoam, and rich Bordeaux reds, perhaps a nod to the owner’s extensive wine collection, housed in three subterranean cellars.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cellar

Noun

Amangani is located roughly 7,000 feet above sea level—and the property was designed to make the most of this high-elevation perch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Two suspects, both 16 years old, were later taken into custody, one of whom was detained after a foot pursuit and the assistance of a K-9.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of foot

Noun

In its base case, about 11 million workers, roughly 7% of the workforce, would need to leave their occupations entirely, with a range of 6 million to 16 million.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda are on-base machines atop the Tampa order, while 23-year-old Junior Caminero (42 homers, 101 RBI) is already one of baseball’s premier run-producers.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

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