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/ˈbʌkɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A cylindrical container used for carrying liquids or other substances.
She filled the bucket with water to water the plants.
A metal or plastic container with a handle, typically used for carrying or holding items.
He carried a bucket of ice to the picnic.
A unit of measurement for a quantity of something, often used for liquids.
The recipe calls for a bucket of berries.
verb
To remove or transfer something into a bucket.
We need to bucket the gravel into the wheelbarrow.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French buquet, diminutive of buec, meaning ‘a (small) vessel’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
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Slang Meanings
Bucket has been used to refer to a car, especially a cheap or rundown one.
He drives an old bucket.
A term used in sports to refer to scoring a point.
He scored a bucket in the last minutes of the game.