basement

Definition

  • noun: the part of a building that is entirely or partly below the ground
  • noun: the part of a building that is wholly or partly below ground level

Examples

  • worthless 'bargain-basement' products

  • I paid a 'bargain-basement' price.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Oh, well... I took a risk and tried something new and discovered a talent that I didn't know I had. What's that underneath the stairs? That would be the basement. Dad? She's dead, isn't she? Ray? Ray! Ray! (..)
    2009 The Lovely Bones