Basket — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈba-skit/ bas·ket

Meaning & Definition of Basket

Basket (noun)

  1. a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
  2. any of various lightweight usually wood containers
  3. the quantity contained in a basket

Basket (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in box, case

    similar: bin, box, caddy, carton, case, casket, crate, handbasket, locker, trunk, cartridge, bag, hamper, pocket, sack, carrier, cooler, warmer, container, holder, receptacle, vessel, basin, bottle, bowl, bucket, can, jar, jug, keg, kettle, kit, pack, pail, pitcher, pot, tub, vat

Related Entry: Basket case (noun)

Basket case is a different word from Basket. The synonyms below are for basket case, not for basket.

  1. as in anxiety, nervous breakdown

    similar: alarm, anxiety, apprehension, disquiet, breakdown, crack-up, nervous breakdown, tailspin, agitation, discomposure, perturbation, frazzle, freak-out, meltdown, excitability, nervousness, disturbance
    opposite: aplomb, calmness, composure, coolness, imperturbability, placidity, self-possession, sereneness, serenity, tranquility, tranquilness

Related Entry: Basket cases (noun)

Basket cases is a different word from Basket. The synonyms below are for basket cases, not for basket.

  1. as in anxieties, nervous breakdowns

    similar: alarms, anxieties, apprehensions, disquiets, breakdowns, crack-ups, nervous breakdowns, tailspins, agitations, discomposures, perturbations, frazzles, freak-outs, meltdowns, disturbances, excitabilities
    opposite: aplombs, composures, imperturbabilities, placidities, self-possessions, serenities, tranquilities

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Basket

The most common words with a similar meaning to Basket:

bin, box, caddy, carton, case, casket, crate, handbasket, locker, trunk, cartridge, bag, hamper, pocket, sack, carrier, cooler, warmer, container, holder, receptacle, vessel, basin, bottle, bowl, bucket, can, jar, jug, keg, kettle, kit, pack, pail, pitcher, pot, tub, vat

Word Forms of Basket

Derived words: basketlike (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Basket

Middle English, from Anglo-French; akin to Old French baschoue wooden vessel; both from Latin bascauda kind of basin, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace fascia

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Basket

Words & Phrases Containing Basket

basket case, basket catch, basket hilt, Basket Maker, basket-of-gold, basket star, basket weave, market basket, pollen basket

Frequently Asked Questions about Basket

What does "Basket" mean?

"Basket" means a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers). As a noun, it is defined as: a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers).

What is another word for "Basket"?

Other words for "Basket" include bin, box, caddy, carton, case, casket, crate and handbasket. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Basket" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Basket"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Basket". Common alternatives include bin, box, caddy, carton, case, casket, crate, handbasket, locker and trunk.

Is "Basket" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Basket" is a noun.

Is "Basket" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Basket" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Basket"?

"Basket" is pronounced /ˈba-skit/ and divided into syllables as bas·ket.

What is the origin of the word "Basket"?

"Basket" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French; akin to Old French baschoue wooden vessel; both from Latin bascauda kind of basin, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace fascia. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Basket" meaning "as in box, case"?

When "Basket" (noun) means as in box, case, synonyms include bin, box, caddy, carton, case and casket.