basket
Translation
basket, hamper
Examples
She carried a basket of fruit.
She carried a basket of fruit.
He scored a basket in the last second.
He scored a basket in the last second.
Grammar Patterns
a basket of ((sth.)) a container filled with (sth.) She bought a basket of strawberries.
to score a basket to score points in the game of basketball The player scored a basket to win the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hamper, container, pail
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'bascat', a word of uncertain, possibly Celtic, origin.
Memory Tips
Think of 'basketball', the sport where you throw a ball into a net, which is a type of 'basket'.