basket
0 antonyms and opposites of basket, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
How to use basket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman basket, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Late Latin bascauda, "kettle" or "vessel."
Full origin of basket →Frequently asked questions
What does “basket” mean?
The word “basket” means a container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things. In plain terms, a container for carrying things, or the scoring hoop in basketball.
How do you pronounce “basket”?
“Basket” is pronounced BAHS-kiht (/ˈbæskɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “basket” in a sentence?
Here is “basket” used in a sentence: “She carried a basket of fresh vegetables from the market.”
What part of speech is “basket”?
“Basket” is a noun.
Where does the word “basket” come from?
The word “basket” comes from Late Latin. From Anglo-Norman basket, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Late Latin bascauda, "kettle" or "vessel.".
Is “basket” a common word?
“Basket” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “basket” have?
“Basket” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
What counts as a basket in basketball?
In basketball, the basket is the hoop and net that players aim to score through, and 'a basket' also names a successful shot. A standard field goal counts two points, a shot from beyond the three-point line counts three, and a free throw counts one. 'Making a basket' simply means putting the ball through the hoop for a score.
What is the difference between a basket and a hamper?
A basket is any container woven from cane, wicker, or plastic used to carry or hold things. A hamper is a large basket, usually with a lid: in British English typically a food or picnic hamper, in American English most often a laundry hamper. Every hamper is a basket, but not every basket is a hamper.