basket
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for basket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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.