basket
noun
bas·ket
| \ ˈba-skit
, British also ˈbäs-\
, British also ˈbäs-\
Definition of basket
1a
: a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
b
: any of various lightweight usually wood containers
c
: the quantity contained in a basket
2
: something that resembles a basket especially in shape or use
3a
: a net open at the bottom and suspended from a metal ring that constitutes the goal in basketball
b
: a field goal in basketball
4a
: an aggregate of values (as of selected currencies) the average of which serves as a monetary standard
b
: a selection of financial instruments (such as equities, futures, or options) the values of which reflect market fluctuations
5
: a ring around the lower end of a ski pole that keeps the pole from sinking too deep in snow
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Other Words from basket
basketlike
\ ˈba-skit-ˌlīk
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of basket in a Sentence
They brought their lunch in a picnic basket.
His shot missed the basket completely.
Recent Examples on the Web
Young said as kids shot baskets and others finger-painted in an arts and crafts room. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "For first time in decades, most Baltimore rec centers now open on Saturdays," 7 Sep. 2019 Ky Hammett showed off a good all-around game with a soft touch around the basket and solid defense. — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Bucks close out Holiday Park hoops season on a winning note," 5 Sep. 2019 Over the console, which holds baskets for storing shoes, a large wall mirror bounces around light. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Combining properties turns a Mission Hill brownstone into one family’s dream home," 5 Sep. 2019 Awl with a man Artists would have used the tool to poke holes, embroider, make baskets and for quill work. — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "Peek at part of Eiteljorg's huge new Great Lakes art collection 2 years before it opens," 4 Sep. 2019 The dish comes in three pieces — a basket of french fries, a cup of dry seasoning powder and a paper bag. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "Why you need to check out Deez Buns, a Tempe spot putting an irreverent spin on Asian bao," 3 Sep. 2019 The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the games will start at 7 p.m. The bingo will feature prizes such as Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley purses. — Shiela Johnson, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "North Carroll: Antique Automobile Club of America hosting car show in Manchester," 2 Sep. 2019 The event includes all-you-can-eat and drink brats, schnitzel, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, beer, wine and soft drinks, a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Tri-C to honor first responders during 9/11 tribute: Sun Postings," 2 Sep. 2019 And Wall Street is standing at the ready with a basket full of income goodies that may prove costly to your retirement security. — Charlie Farrell, The Denver Post, "Road to Retirement: Looking for investment income, beware of income traps," 1 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'basket.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for basket
basket
noun
English Language Learners Definition of basket
: a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material
: the amount contained in a basket
: a net hanging from a thin metal ring that the ball must go through in order to score points
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basket
noun
bas·ket
| \ ˈba-skit
\
\
Kids Definition of basket
1
: a container usually made by weaving together materials (as reeds, straw, or strips of wood)
2
: the contents of a basket
a basket of berries
3
: a net hanging from a metal ring through which a ball is shot in basketball
4
: a shot that scores in basketball
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