hamper

[ˈhæmpər]

hamper Definition

  • 1a large basket with a lid used for laundry or storage
  • 2to hinder or impede the movement or progress of something or someone

Using hamper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hamper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She put the dirty clothes in the hamper.

  • Example

    The traffic jam hampered our journey.

  • Example

    The bad weather hampered their rescue efforts.

  • Example

    The company's growth was hampered by financial difficulties.

hamper Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using hamper

  • in the (old) hamper

    in a state of disarray or confusion

    Example

    After the party, the house was in the old hamper with empty bottles and plates everywhere.

  • to cause problems or complications that prevent something from working smoothly

    Example

    The unexpected delay threw a hamper into the works and caused the project to be delayed.

  • a situation where there is a lot of work to do or a lot of problems to solve

    Example

    The new manager inherited a full hamper of problems when she took over the department.

Phrases with hamper

  • a basket containing food and drink for a picnic

    Example

    They packed a picnic hamper with sandwiches, fruit, and wine.

  • a basket used for storing dirty laundry

    Example

    She sorted the clothes into different piles before putting them in the laundry hamper.

  • a basket containing a selection of items given as a gift

    Example

    He received a gift hamper filled with chocolates, wine, and other treats.

Origins of hamper

from Middle English 'hanaper', meaning 'a case for holding a goblet or cup'

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Summary: hamper in Brief

The term 'hamper' [ˈhæmpər] refers to a large basket with a lid used for laundry or storage. It can also mean to hinder or impede the movement or progress of something or someone. Examples include 'She put the dirty clothes in the hamper.' and 'The traffic jam hampered our journey.' Phrases like 'picnic hamper' and idioms like 'in the (old) hamper' extend the term's usage.