Basement Definition & Meaning

basement
noun
  1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
  2. the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture

"Basement" in song lyrics

See how basement is used in real songs:

  • "Stashed inside a fox hole but Kingdom's basement"
    9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind
  • "With a grin-style stinger creeping out the basement"
    Aesop Rock f/ Blueprint — Alchemy
  • "While the triple sixers lassos keep angels roped in the basement"
    Aesop Rock — Daylight

Usage tips for "basement"

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