basement
US /ˈbeɪsmənt/
Definition
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We store old documents in the basement of the main office building.
Word Family
Synonyms
- cellarthe lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
Collocations
- Easy basement storagedescribing basement storage (the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage)
- Medium underground basement parking facilitydescribing underground basement parking facility (a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force)
- Hard basement moisture mitigation standardsdescribing basement moisture mitigation standards (the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage)
- Very Hard bargain basement liquidation pricesto bargain basement liquidation prices, meaning to negotiate the terms of an exchange
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.