Pronunciation

/bəˈsin/

Definitions

Noun

1. Basin (noun): A low area of land that usually collects water, often having a natural depression or formed by the course of a river or stream. Example: “The Nile River drains into the East African basin.”
2. Basin (geology): A region with a lower elevation than its surroundings, often characterized by a subterranean depression or a bowl-shaped depression on the Earth’s surface. Example: “The Colorado Plateau is a vast desert basin.”
3. Basin (hydrology): A part of a drainage system, defined by a main stream and its tributaries. Example: “The Amazon Basin is the largest tropical rainforest basin in the world.”

Verb

• Not commonly used as a verb, but it can be used metaphorically to describe the gathering or concentration of something. Example: “The oil industry has transformed the once-desolate basin into an economic powerhouse.”

Phrases

• “Rainwater runoff from the mountains fills the basin.”
• “The basin is known for its fertile soil.”
• “Geologists study the sedimentary basins of the earth’s crust.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Great Salt Lake Basin extends over 200,000 square miles.”
• Metaphorical usage: “The city’s cultural events create a vibrant intellectual basin.”

Synonyms

• Basin area
• Lowland
• Watershed
• Drip pan
• Depressible region

Note: The verb usage for “basin” is not a common or widely recognized term, so it’s mainly used metaphorically as described. If you’re looking for a verb related to the concept of collecting or containing, “collect” or “contain” would be more appropriate.