basket Definition
- 1a container made of woven materials such as cane, straw, or wood
- 2a group or collection of similar things
Using basket: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "basket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She carried a basket of fruit on her head.
Example
The Easter bunny left a basket of candy for the children.
Example
The company's stock basket includes technology and healthcare stocks.
Example
He made a basket from willow branches.
basket Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for basket
Phrases with basket
Example
I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket by investing everything in that one stock.
Example
After the accident, he was a complete basket case and couldn't function normally.
a phrase used to describe a group of people considered to be uneducated, ignorant, or bigoted
Example
The politician faced backlash after referring to her opponent's supporters as a basket of deplorables.
Origins of basket
from Old French 'baschet', meaning 'little vessel'
Summary: basket in Brief
A 'basket' [ˈbæskɪt] is a container made of woven materials such as cane, straw, or wood. It can also refer to a group or collection of similar things. Examples include carrying a basket of fruit, or a company's stock basket. The phrase 'put all your eggs in one basket' means to risk everything on a single venture, while 'basket case' refers to someone who is unable to cope.
