basement
intermediateB1/ˈbeɪsmənt/ · base-ment
A part of a building that is located below the ground level.
Meanings
A part of a building that is located below the ground level.
ایک عمارت کا حصہ جو زمین کی سطح سے نیچے واقع ہے۔
بیسمینٹ
basement
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Common Collocations
- finished basement
- walkout basement
- basement apartment
Example Sentences
They converted the basement into a living space.
انہوں نے بیسمینٹ کو رہائشی جگہ میں تبدیل کر دیا۔
Unhoon ne basement ko rehayi jaga mein tabdeel kar diya.
The basement was flooded after the heavy rain.
شدید بارش کے بعد بیسمینٹ میں پانی بھر گیا۔
Shadeed barish ke baad basement mein pani bhar gaya.
We store our old furniture in the basement.
ہم اپنے پرانے فرنیچر کو بیسمینٹ میں رکھتے ہیں۔
Hum apne purane furniture ko basement mein rakhte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a basement as the 'base' of a building.
Imagine going down the stairs to a cool, dark space below your house.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "basement" — the action of putting something lower
First known use: 14th century
The word originated from Old French 'bas', meaning low, and evolved into English through Middle English usage.