Basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A container made of stiff or flexible materials, typically woven together, used for carrying or storing items.

She carried the picnic supplies in a large wicker basket.

A set of items grouped together, often in a particular category.

The store offers a gift basket filled with gourmet treats.

The act of shooting a basketball into the hoop.

He scored a three-point basket in the final seconds of the game.

verb

To place items into a basket.

She began to basket the apples after picking them from the tree.

Middle English 'baskette', a diminutive of 'baske', which is of uncertain origin.

basket case

A person or thing that is unable to function normally due to stress or problems.

pick up the pieces

To recover or restore order after a disaster or setback.

basket of goods

A collection of various items, often used in economic contexts.

basketwork

The craft or art of weaving baskets.

basketball

A sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court, where the objective is to shoot the ball through the opponent's hoop.

To be in a difficult situation.

After the failed project, he's feeling like a total basket case.

Someone who is overly emotional or distressed.

Don't be such a basket, it’s just a minor setback.