The neighborhood association organized a cleanup, but the basement dwellers refused to part with their odd collections.

She spent the afternoon hunting for vintage records in the bargain basements of the city.

The old bakery's basementlike storage room smelled of flour and mildew, and its dim light made me uneasy.

They purchased a basementless house on the coastal bluff to avoid damp foundations.

She moved basementward when the storm began, seeking shelter from the howling wind.

They cleared basementsful of junk from the property before renovating.