1
a
: a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
b
: any of various lightweight usually wood containers
c
: the quantity contained in a basket
2
: something that resembles a basket especially in shape or use
3
a
: a net open at the bottom and suspended from a metal ring that constitutes the goal in basketball
b
: a field goal in basketball
4
a
: an aggregate of values (as of selected currencies) the average of which serves as a monetary standard
b
: a selection of financial instruments (such as equities, futures, or options) the values of which reflect market fluctuations
5
: a ring around the lower end of a ski pole that keeps the pole from sinking too deep in snow
Examples of basket in a Sentence
They brought their lunch in a picnic basket.
His shot missed the basket completely.
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Also be sure to wipe the filter basket and the steamer arm with a clean, dry towel after each use.
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, small food menu, tennis court, pet friendly
Bonus Tip: Ask the concierge to prepare you a picnic basket to enjoy in the gardens on a shady afternoon.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
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Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, small food menu, tennis court, pet friendly
Bonus Tip: Ask the concierge to prepare you a picnic basket to enjoy in the gardens on a shady afternoon.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for basket
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basket
noun
bas·ket
ˈbas-kət 
1
a
: a container made by weaving together materials (as reeds, straw, or strips of wood)
b
: the contents of a basket
2
: something that resembles a basket
3
a
: a net open at the bottom and hung from a metal ring that is the goal in basketball
b
: a score made in basketball by tossing the ball through the basket
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