Basket

Pronunciation: /ˈbæskɪt/

Definitions of basket

noun a container typically made of woven materials such as cane or straw, used for carrying or storing items

Example Sentences

A1 She put the apples in the basket.

A2 He carried the picnic basket to the park.

B1 The farmer filled the basket with freshly picked vegetables.

B2 The gift basket was filled with gourmet treats.

C1 The basketball player scored a slam dunk with a reverse basket.

C2 The intricately woven basket was a work of art.

Examples of basket in a Sentence

formal She carefully placed the fruits in the wicker basket.

informal Can you pass me that basket over there?

slang I scored a sweet basket in the basketball game yesterday.

figurative The team's defense was like a tightly woven basket, preventing any points from getting through.

Grammatical Forms of basket

• plural: baskets
• comparative: more basket
• superlative: most basket
• present tense: basket
• future tense: will basket
• perfect tense: have basket
• continuous tense: is basketing
• singular: basket
• positive degree: basket
• infinitive: to basket
• gerund: basking
• participle: basketed

Origin and Evolution of basket

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'basket' originated from the Latin word 'bascauda', which referred to a vessel or dish made of wood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'basket' evolved to refer to a container made of woven materials like wicker or reeds, used for carrying or storing items.