Looking for the meaning of the word BASKET in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BASKET with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Basket
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French basket, of unknown ultimate origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɑːskɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a container used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire
Short Definition:container made from interwoven strips
Examples:- a shopping basket
- she dropped the letter into the waste-paper basket
- a laundry basket
Definition:
a net fixed on a hoop used as the goal.
Short Definition:basketball hoop
Short Definition:
disliked person
Examples:- you silly basket
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