Breadbasket: meaning, definitions and examples
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breadbasket
[ ˈbrɛdˌbæs.kɪt ]
food container
A breadbasket is a container typically used for serving bread at the dinner table. It can be made from various materials such as wicker, fabric, or metal. The breadbasket serves both a practical purpose by keeping bread accessible and fresh, and an aesthetic role by enhancing the dining experience.
Synonyms
bread bin, bread dish, bread holder
Examples of usage
- The restaurant presented the warm rolls in a beautiful breadbasket.
- She placed the breadbasket in the center of the table for guests to help themselves.
- He reached for a slice from the breadbasket as the meal began.
Translations
Translations of the word "breadbasket" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cesta de pão
🇮🇳 रोटी की टोकरी
🇩🇪 Brotkorb
🇮🇩 keranjang roti
🇺🇦 кошик для хліба
🇵🇱 kosz na chleb
🇯🇵 パンバスケット
🇫🇷 panier à pain
🇪🇸 cesta de pan
🇹🇷 ekmek sepeti
🇰🇷 빵 바구니
🇸🇦 سلة خبز
🇨🇿 koš na chléb
🇸🇰 košík na chlieb
🇨🇳 面包篮
🇸🇮 košara za kruh
🇮🇸 brauðkörfu
🇰🇿 нан себеті
🇬🇪 პურის კალათი
🇦🇿 çörək səbəti
🇲🇽 cesta de pan
Etymology
The term 'breadbasket' originates from the combination of two words: 'bread' and 'basket'. 'Bread' has Old English roots, deriving from 'brēad', which means 'food, especially a loaf or mass of baked dough'. This word has been in use for centuries to describe one of the staple foods in many cultures. 'Basket' comes from the Middle English word 'baskette', which is a diminutive of the Old French 'basque', meaning a small container woven from flexible materials. In the context of dining, the combination of these two terms emerged to refer specifically to a vessel used for serving bread, highlighting its centrality in meals. The concept of a breadbasket encapsulates the cultural significance of bread as a fundamental part of a meal, symbolizing sustenance and hospitality.