iceberg basement en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because the greater part of an iceberg remains below sea level.
Meanings
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(UK, derogatory, informal) An extensive luxurious basement added to a home to avoid the difficulties of building an extension above ground.
According to Joe Gamp, a journalist for Express, Britons have complained about the palace's plan to build a two-story iceberg basement.
2018 June 26, “Prince William, Kate Middleton's 'Ridiculous' Basement Expansion Sparks Debate”, in International Business Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| iceberg basements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |