basements
word · lemma: basement
Definition
Rooms or spaces located below the ground floor of a building, usually used for storage, laundry, or sometimes as living areas.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in American English; British English may use 'cellar' for similar spaces. Often found in houses in colder climates. Not all homes have basements; apartments rarely do. 'Finished basement' means one turned into a living space, while 'unfinished' is just for storage.
Example Sentences
There are two basements in our building.
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Some families use their basements for storage.
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The houses here all have basements because of the climate.
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Flooding is a big problem for old basements.
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My friends turned their basements into home theaters.
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You won’t believe how big some of these basements are!
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