Dictionary Entry
basin
nounFind the meaning of the word basin, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A bowl-shaped container for holding liquids, or a low area of land, such as a river valley.
Example Sentence
The vast desert was a dry basin, collecting the sparse rainfall.
Usage Note
Used to describe containers for washing or holding liquids, and geographical features like river valleys or natural depressions in the earth's surface.