Pronunciation

/ˈbʌkɪt/

Definitions

Noun

1. A container with a handle, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for carrying or holding liquid, loose items, or tools.
   • Example: “The worker carried a bucket of paint up the ladder.”
2. A small amount or portion, often metaphorical.
   • Example: “She took a bucketful of optimism into her new job.”

Verb

1. To carry or hold a bucket, typically for the purpose of transporting something.
   • Example: “He bucketed water from the well to fill the trough.”
2. Informal: To gather or collect (information, money, etc.) in a particular manner.
   • Example: “The charity event bucketed donations from the crowd.”

Adjective

(Informal) Large or excessive.

• Example: “The bucket-sized portions at the restaurant were quite filling.”

Phrases

• “Carry a bucket of” implies a large or heavy load.
• “Bucket list” refers to a list of things one wants to do before they die.
• “Bucket of tears” symbolizes an overwhelming amount of sadness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She filled the bucket with sand and began to build a castle.”
• Verb: “The plumber had to bucket water from the flooded basement.”
• Adjective: “The farmer was exhausted after a day of bucketing hay bales.”

Synonyms

• Pail
• Container
• Jug
• Can
• Pitcher
• Collect
• Gather
• Amass
• Hoard (informal, in the sense of collecting)

Note: The verb “bucket” as a greeting is not a common usage in formal English, but it may be found in some regional dialects or informal contexts.