basin
/ˈbeɪsən/
noun
- A large bowl or container used for holding liquids, especially for washing.
- He rinsed the dishes in the kitchen basin.
- She filled the basin with warm water to wash her face.
- The plumber fixed the leaky basin in the bathroom.
- A large area of land that is lower than the surrounding land, often drained by a river and its tributaries.
- The Amazon basin is home to the world's largest rainforest.
- The basin of the Mississippi River covers over a million square miles.
- Farmers in the river basin rely on the annual floods for fertile soil.
- A sheltered area of water where boats can dock or anchor safely.
- They sailed their yacht into the calm basin for the night.
- The harbor basin was crowded with ships from many countries.
- The fishing boats returned to the basin before the storm hit.
- A round, open container used for serving food or mixing ingredients.
- They served the punch from a decorative glass basin.
- She poured the salad into a large wooden basin.
- The chef mixed the dough in a stainless steel basin.