Pronunciation

/bˈɑːskɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A container made of twigs, wicker, or other flexible material, typically with a handle, used for carrying or storing items.
   • “She filled the basket with fresh eggs from the coop.”
2. A collection or group of things, often related or bundled together.
   • “The basket of apples on the kitchen counter needed to be put away.”

Verb

• (transitive) To place items in a basket, usually for carrying or organization.
  • “She basketed the laundry before taking it to the laundry room.”
• (figurative) To group or classify something into a particular category or set.
  • “The teacher basketed the students’ assignments by subject.”

Adjective

• Referring to a container or item that resembles a basket.
  • “The wicker basket was the perfect accessory for her home decor.”

Phrases

• “Fill the basket with groceries”
• “Put your toys in their basket”
• “Basketball game” (a sport where players shoot balls into a basket)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The farmer carried a basket full of ripe tomatoes to the market.”
• Verb: “She basketed the old books and donated them to charity.”
• Adjective: “The Easter basket was filled with colorful eggs and chocolates.”

Synonyms

• Wickerwork
• Container
• Hamper
• Basketwork
• Hoop (in basketball context)
• Tote (informal)