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

  • (..) that he/she helps you, more than your hands and your head. Here I will reach you. Not I believe that you can. ... and maybe to give way to a basement, without more possession that the enormous foundations of blocks. - Oh that say! - You would like it, you would like if is still amid the road. (..)
    2007 Into the Wild