iceberg basement

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English

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Etymology

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So called because the greater part of an iceberg remains below sea level.

Noun

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iceberg basement (plural iceberg basements)

  1. (UK, informal, derogatory) An extensive luxurious basement added to a home to avoid the difficulties of building an extension above ground.
    • 2018 June 26, “Prince William, Kate Middleton's 'Ridiculous' Basement Expansion Sparks Debate”, in International Business Times:
      According to Joe Gamp, a journalist for Express, Britons have complained about the palace's plan to build a two-story iceberg basement.