Synonyms for

Basin

Verb / ˈbeɪsʌn / Another word for basin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A wide, round, shallow container used for washing or holding things.

Synonyms & similar words

basinful drainagebasin washstand catchmentbasin watershed drainagearea catchmentarea riverbasin washbasin lavatory washbowl bowl dish pan sink tub reservoir pool vessel container cistern pail bucket trough fountain lake pond lagoon bay gulf

Synonyms by register

Formal

depression hollow concavity cavity

Informal

bowl dish tub pan

Literary

vale dell glen

Antonyms

peak summit crest ridge height top

Common collocations

  • river basin
  • wash basin
  • water basin
  • sink basin
  • basins of attraction
  • basins of rivers
  • basins of the eyes

Word family

noun basin
verb basinate

Usage note

A basin typically refers to a natural or artificial hollow, often used for holding water. Be mindful of context, as it can refer to geological formations, plumbing fixtures, or even abstract concepts like 'basins of attraction'.

Example sentences

  1. I washed my hands in the basin.
  2. The basin was filled with soapy water.
  3. The fish swam in the basin.
  4. The basin overflowed with water.
  5. The basin was used to hold fruit.

Quotes

  • The basin and the towel represent work - the ordinary things of life. And yet if we miss the opportunity to minister to people through these things, then we are missing a huge part of life. - Francis Chan
  • There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home. - Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'
  • It's a mistake to think that once you're done with school you need never learn anything new. - Sophia Loren

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