Basement meaning

What does “basement” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“basement” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage.

basement

noun

  1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

    Synonymscellar
  2. the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University