Pronunciation: /ˈhæmpər/
noun a large basket with a lid used for laundry
A1 I packed a picnic hamper for our day at the beach.
A2 The hamper was filled with delicious sandwiches and snacks.
B1 She struggled to carry the heavy hamper up the stairs.
B2 The hamper contained a variety of wines and cheeses for the party.
C1 The luxury hamper included champagne, caviar, and truffles.
C2 The hamper was elegantly wrapped in a bow and delivered to the recipient's door.
verb to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
A1 I accidentally hampered my own progress by procrastinating.
A2 The bad weather hampered our plans for a picnic in the park.
B1 The lack of resources hampered the team's ability to complete the project on time.
B2 The new regulations could potentially hamper the company's ability to expand into new markets.
C1 The ongoing legal disputes have hampered the company's ability to attract investors.
C2 The political unrest in the region has severely hampered economic growth.
formal The heavy rain hampered our progress on the construction site.
informal The traffic jam really hampered my plans to get to the party on time.
slang Her negative attitude really hampered our group project.
figurative His lack of motivation seemed to be a constant hamper on his success.
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