1. plural of bass: the lowest male singing voices or singers with such voices
2. plural of bass: musical instruments that produce low-pitched sounds, especially bass guitars or double basses
3. plural of bass: large edible freshwater or marine fish

Examples

• The choir needed more basses to balance the sound.
• Three basses sang the opening verse in harmony.
• The orchestra featured two double basses in the string section.
• Electric basses provide the rhythm foundation in rock bands.
• The fishermen caught several large basses near the dock.
• Striped basses are popular among sport fishermen.
• The music store had acoustic and electric basses for sale.