basement
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7.9
- noun
- /ˈbeɪsmənt/
- Specialized
:
zócalo
- I feel like this is some kind of a conspiracy at the basement of an old theater.
- basement membrane
- bargain basement
Examples
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A serious flaw in Michelangelo's design appears in the basement.
Academic text (1992) -
The basement of my house has a small window.
Academic text (2007) -
We'll head down to the basement to our storage level here and work our way east to west.
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"It's just that you told me that the basement was where all the really good stuff was."
Fiction book (1999) -
The stairs to the basement were bordered by solemn cement walls that brought to mind a nuclear silo.
Academic text (2007) -
"Its theatrical society, the Filodrammatica Sovversiva, performed in the basement of 301 East 106th Street, where the Gruppo hosted Galleani and Emma Goldman lectures.
Academic text (2003) -
The basement features a unique stone facade that distinguishes it from the rest of the building.
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During the Renaissance, architects often included a basement to create a visually interesting base for their designs.
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Many historic buildings showcase elaborate details on their basements, enhancing their architectural appeal.
Synonyms
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1.0
A building level at the same height as the street
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
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8.0
A person who lives in a basement and has little contact with other people
- Australian
A performer who practices and competes in small underground places like basements
- Offensive
A person who stays indoors, often in a basement, and spends much time gaming on the internet
- Offensive
A way of living in a basement and keeping to yourself, often with little money
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Basement comes from base 'bottom', and in architecture it refers to the strong lower part of a building that anchors the design visually. That's why in Renaissance buildings the 'basement' often means the ground-level base or facade that gives the structure weight and stability.