Bassinet Meaning in English
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Definition
A small bed for a baby, usually with high sides and sometimes designed to rock. It is often used for newborns and young infants.
Usage & Nuances
"Bassinet" is mostly used in American and Australian English; British English may prefer "Moses basket". It refers to a very small bed only for infants (not toddlers). Common in hospitals for newborns. Do not confuse with "crib" (larger and for older babies).
Example Sentences
The newborn slept peacefully in the bassinet.
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Please put the baby in the bassinet before you leave.
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The hospital provides a bassinet for each newborn.
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We kept the bassinet next to our bed to make nighttime feedings easier.
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Their friends surprised them with a beautiful bassinet at the baby shower.
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After a few months, the baby outgrew the bassinet and moved to a crib.
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