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basket

 

[ หˆbษ‘หskษชt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shopping

A container typically made of woven material, used for carrying or storing items.

Synonyms

bin, crate, hamper, tote

Examples of usage

  • She carried her groceries in a basket.
  • The picnic basket was filled with sandwiches and fruits.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A netted hoop used for scoring in basketball.

Synonyms

hoop, net, rim

Examples of usage

  • He made a slam dunk into the basket.
  • The ball swished through the basket for a three-point shot.
Context #3 | Verb

shopping

To place items in a basket for purchase.

Synonyms

bag, carry, tote

Examples of usage

  • She decided to basket the fruits and vegetables for easier carrying.
  • The cashier basketed the items quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "basket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เค•เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Korb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keranjang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพัˆะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kosz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท panier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canasta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sepet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๊ตฌ๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรดลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏฎๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koลกara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถrfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canasta

Etymology

The word 'basket' originated from the Old French word 'bascot', meaning a wicker container. It has evolved over time to refer to various types of containers, both woven and non-woven. The concept of scoring in basketball by putting the ball through a netted hoop led to the term being used in sports. The versatility and usefulness of baskets have made them a common household item and a popular choice for carrying and storing items.

See also: basketball, basketry.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,999 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.