Basin: meaning, definitions and examples

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basin

[ ˈbeɪsən ]

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kitchen

A wide, round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, cooking, or washing.

Synonyms

bowl, dish, sink

Examples of usage

The chef poured the soup from the pot into the basin.
She filled the basin with soapy water to wash the dishes.

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geography

A depression or dip in the Earth's surface, often containing water.

Synonyms

bowl, depression, valley

Examples of usage

The river flows through a deep basin between the mountains.
The lake is located in a basin surrounded by hills.

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business

A large or main storage reservoir for a resource such as oil or natural gas.

Synonyms

container, reservoir, storage

Examples of usage

The company built a new basin for storing crude oil.
The basin holds millions of gallons of water for irrigation purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "basin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bacia

🇮🇳 बेसिन

🇩🇪 Becken

🇮🇩 lembah

🇺🇦 басейн

🇵🇱 miednica

🇯🇵 洗面器 (せんめんき)

🇫🇷 bassin

🇪🇸 cuenca

🇹🇷 leğen

🇰🇷 대야

🇸🇦 حوض

🇨🇿 pánev

🇸🇰 povodie

🇨🇳 盆地 (pén dì)

🇸🇮 kotlina

🇮🇸 skál

🇰🇿 бассейн

🇬🇪 აუზი

🇦🇿 hövzə

🇲🇽 cuenca

Word origin

The word 'basin' originated from the Old French word 'bacine', which meant 'a basin or bowl'. It entered the English language in the early 14th century. The concept of a basin as a container for liquids has been around for centuries, evolving from simple bowls to more elaborate designs. In geography, the term 'basin' refers to a natural depression or dip in the Earth's surface, often associated with water bodies like lakes or rivers. The business usage of 'basin' to denote a large storage reservoir emerged in the industrial era with the need for storing resources efficiently.