Bassinet: meaning, definitions and examples

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bassinet

 

[ หŒbรฆsษชหˆnษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

baby sleeping

A small bed specifically designed for a newborn or very young baby. It usually has a hood or cover to protect the baby from light.

Synonyms

cot, cradle, crib

Examples of usage

  • The baby slept peacefully in the bassinet next to the parents' bed.
  • She gently placed the newborn in the bassinet before heading to bed.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A wheeled structure used in hospitals to transport patients who are unable to walk.

Synonyms

gurney, stretcher

Examples of usage

  • The nurse pushed the bassinet carrying the patient down the hallway.
  • The hospital provided a bassinet for the elderly patient to move around easily.

Translations

Translations of the word "bassinet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น berรงo portรกtil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stubenwagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keranjang bayi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะธัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚yska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบใ‚Šใ‹ใ”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท berceau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ moisรฉs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๊ธฐ ์š”๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolรฉbka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolรญska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡็ฏฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zibelka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตัั–ะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ moisรฉs

Etymology

The term 'bassinet' originates from the Old French word 'bassinet' meaning 'helmet' or 'coif'. Its use in English evolved to refer to a small bed for babies in the 19th century. Over time, the design and functionality of bassinets have improved to provide a safe and comfortable sleeping space for infants.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,998, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.