English · Daily Life
basement
/ˈbeɪs.mənt/
[/ˈbeɪs.mənt/]
underground floor
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A floor of a building that is partly or completely below ground level.
Example
They converted the damp basement into a cosy home cinema with thick carpets and soft lighting.
They converted the damp basement into a cosy home cinema with thick carpets and soft lighting.
Etymology
From 'base' plus the suffix '-ment', first recorded in the early 18th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in houses for storage or extra rooms; also figurative in 'bargain basement'.