Basin
/ˈbeɪsən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA wide, shallow container, typically used for washing.
/ˈbeɪsən/
A bowl-shaped container.
The bathroom basin was cracked.
💡 Simply: A bowl for washing things.
More Examples
She filled the basin with soapy water.
How It's Used
"She washed her face in the basin."
"The plumber checked the basin drain."
A low-lying area, often surrounded by higher land, typically containing a river and its tributaries.
/ˈbeɪsən/
A natural depression or hollow, especially one containing water.
The river basin provided fertile land for farming.
💡 Simply: A low area with water.
More Examples
The Great Basin is a large desert region.
How It's Used
"The Amazon River basin is vast."
From Old French 'bacin', ultimately from Latin 'baccinum', a diminutive of 'bacca' meaning 'dish' or 'bowl'.
The word 'basin' has been used to describe both man-made and natural depressions for centuries, reflecting its enduring practicality.
Memory tip
Think of a 'base' and a 'sin' - a bowl at the base, but don't sin by leaving it dirty!
Word Origin
"'dish' or 'bowl'"