A basin is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquids, or for mixing or storing food.

A basin is the same as a washbasin .

The basin of a large river is the area of land around it from which streams run down into it.

In geography, a basin is a particular region of the world where the earth's surface is lower than in other places.

A basin is a partially enclosed area of deep water where boats or ships are kept.