Meaning & Definition of word "Bucket"

Bucket

/ˈbʌkɪt/

1. A cylindrical container used for carrying liquids or other substances.
- Example: She filled the bucket with water to water the plants.
2. A metal or plastic container with a handle, typically used for carrying or holding items.
- Example: He carried a bucket of ice to the picnic.
3. A unit of measurement for a quantity of something, often used for liquids.
- Example: The recipe calls for a bucket of berries.

1. To remove or transfer something into a bucket.
- Example: We need to bucket the gravel into the wheelbarrow.

Middle English: from Old French buquet, diminutive of buec, meaning ‘a (small) vessel’.

bucket list:

A list of experiences or achievements a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.

kick the bucket:

A euphemism for dying.

drop in the bucket:

A small or insignificant amount compared to what is needed or expected.

put a lid on it:

To stop something from continuing or to bring something to an end.

pail:

A container similar to a bucket, often used for carrying liquids.

tub:

A large, rounded container for holding liquids, often used for washing.

container:

An object that can hold items or substances.

Meaning: Bucket has been used to refer to a car, especially a cheap or rundown one.

Example Sentence: He drives an old bucket.

Meaning: A term used in sports to refer to scoring a point.

Example Sentence: He scored a bucket in the last minutes of the game.