bsmt
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Classified Ad
| Stands for | Basement |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
| Also written | BSMT, Bsmt |
bsmt stands for Basement, a classified ad abbreviation also used in geography and business.
Indicates a basement in house listings, with details such as "fin. bsmt" (finished) or "walkout bsmt."
Example: Colonial with 4BR, 2.5BA and a fin. bsmt with a home theater.
Usage notes
A finished basement has walls, flooring and heating like the rest of the house, while an unfinished one may have bare concrete. US appraisers usually exclude below-grade space from a home's main square-footage figure. A walkout basement has a door leading directly outside on a sloped lot.