Wordle Answer for June 1, 2024

What basin means

A wide, shallow container or bowl used for holding water or other liquids, or a geographic area of land that drains water toward a central point like a river.

Where the word comes from

Basin comes from Old French *bacin*, derived from Latin *bacchinum*, which likely referred to a vessel or container. The Latin word may have roots in Greek *bakkhos* or similar terms for a drinking cup, though the exact origin is debated. The word entered English in the 13th century and has retained its core meaning of a wide, shallow container or a geographical depression where water collects.

Hints for June 1, 2024

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Synonyms of basin

• trough
• bowl
• river basin
• basinful

Used in a sentence

The small _____ under the sink caught water from the leaky pipe all night long.