basket

word

/ˈbæskət/
BAS-kit
/bˈɑːskɪt/
BAHS-kit

Definition

A basket is a container made for carrying or holding things, often made of wicker, plastic, or wire. It can also mean a successful shot in basketball.

Usage & Nuances

For containers, common combinations are 'shopping basket', 'laundry basket', and 'picnic basket'. In basketball, 'make a basket' means score. Don't confuse it with 'bucket', which is usually deeper and used for liquids or cleaning.

Example Sentences

She put the apples in a basket.

basic

This basket is full of clean clothes.

basic

He made the winning basket at the end of the game.

basic

Grab a basket before you start shopping.

natural

We left the picnic basket in the car.

natural

Wow, what a basket from that distance!

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