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Basins

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

Definition

Basins are wide, bowl-shaped containers used for holding water or other liquids.

Synonyms & similar words

drainagebasin catchmentarea washbasin lavatory washbowl riverbasin watershed catchmentbasin drainagearea basinful basin washstand sink bowl dish trough reservoir cistern well vat container tub pool pond lake puddle waterhole fountain spring

Synonyms by register

Formal

depressions hollows concavities

Informal

bowls dips sinks

Literary

valleys gorges

Antonyms

summits crests peaks heights ridges

Common collocations

  • river basin
  • drainage basin
  • water basin
  • wash basin
  • eye wash basin
  • basins of attraction
  • geological basins

Word family

noun basin
verb basinate

Usage note

A basin is a natural or artificial hollow area. It can refer to geographical features like river basins or man-made objects like wash basins.

Example sentences

  1. My mom filled the basin with water to wash the dishes.
  2. The birds drink water from the basin in the garden.
  3. The fish swim in the basin at the park.
  4. The fountain in the town square has a large basin.
  5. The farmer uses a basin to water his crops.

Quotes

  • I love the sound of water dripping into the basin.
  • The basin is overflowing with water from the rain.
  • He drank from the basin like a horse.

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