Synonyms for

Basket

Verb / ˈbæskʌt / Another word for basket — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

hoop fieldgoal basketful handbasket basketballhoop bin crate hamper tray box carton container holder receptacle vessel coracle punt canoe skiff trough basin dish pannier portmanteau knapsack

Synonyms by register

Formal

container receptacle repository

Informal

hamper bin crate

Literary

pannier creel

Antonyms

emptiness lack scarcity void barrenness

Common collocations

  • wicker basket
  • shopping basket
  • waste basket
  • laundry basket
  • flower basket
  • fruit basket
  • Easter basket
  • gift basket

Word family

noun basket
verb basket

Usage note

While 'basket' primarily refers to a container, it can also be used as a verb, as in 'to basket a ball' in sports. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I put the dirty clothes in the laundry basket.
  2. My mom bought a basket of fruits from the market.
  3. The Easter bunny left a basket of chocolates and toys for me.
  4. The basketball rolled out of the court and into the basket.
  5. The basket weaver used bamboo strips to make a beautiful basket.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • We must be the change we wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

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