Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Basin.
How to pronounce basin:
US
Basin - as a noun
A bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
Example: "She mixed the dough in a large basin"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quantity that a basin will hold
Example: "A basinful of water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basinfulA natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it
Example: "The basin of the great salt lake"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depressionnatural depressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Example: "Flood control in the missouri basin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catchment areacatchment basindrainage areadrainage basinriver basinwatershedHypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical regionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Basin - as a verb
To create a concavity or depression in.
To serve as or become a basin.
To shelter or enclose in a basin.
Example Sentences
"She filled the basin with water to wash her face."
"The river flows through a deep basin in the mountains."
"The explorers discovered a large basin near the coast."
"The bathroom sink was made of porcelain and had a basin shape."
"The basin of the sink was filled with dirty dishes."
Word Game Points
Is BASIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, basin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BASIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BASIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, basin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBASIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BASIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, basin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBASIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
