basket
BAHS-kiht
Basket (noun) means a container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things. Example: “The cat curled up asleep in a wicker basket by the fireplace.”
noun
1
A container, typically woven from cane, wicker, or plastic, used for carrying or holding things.
"The cat curled up asleep in a wicker basket by the fireplace."
"She carried a basket of fresh vegetables from the market."
"Put your dirty clothes in the laundry basket."
2
In basketball, the hoop and net that players aim to score through.
"She jumped high and dropped the ball into the basket as the buzzer sounded."
"The children took turns shooting at the basket in the playground."
"He sank the ball straight through the basket."
How to use basket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA container for carrying things, or the scoring hoop in basketball.
Common pairings
shopping basket
wicker basket
basketball basket
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- baskets
- Past tense
- basketed
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman basket, of uncertain origin, possibly linked to Late Latin bascauda, "kettle" or "vessel."
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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.
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