1
a
: a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
b
: any of various lightweight usually wood containers
c
: the quantity contained in a basket
2
: something that resembles a basket especially in shape or use
3
a
: a net open at the bottom and suspended from a metal ring that constitutes the goal in basketball
b
: a field goal in basketball
4
a
: an aggregate of values (as of selected currencies) the average of which serves as a monetary standard
b
: a selection of financial instruments (such as equities, futures, or options) the values of which reflect market fluctuations
5
: a ring around the lower end of a ski pole that keeps the pole from sinking too deep in snow
Examples of basket in a Sentence
They brought their lunch in a picnic basket.
His shot missed the basket completely.
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Plus, the removable basket doubles as a colander, making cleaning even simpler, and the stylish, versatile device itself can work as a serving bowl when not in use.
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Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
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When a flurry of baskets and assists by Emily Engstler prompted the Dallas Wings to call a timeout late in the second quarter Saturday afternoon, her Washington Mystics teammates took turns invading her space.
—Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
And not enough attention on Jones gives the former MVP an easy slip to the basket on a pass assisted by Ionescu.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
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Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
Forest green awnings hang from the flat roof of the single-story brick building at 2400 J St. Floor-to-ceiling windows give commuters a glance at the botanical creations that are sold there daily — from bouquets, boutonnieres and leis to gift baskets and potted plants.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024
June 22, 2024 at 7:41 p.m. EDT Listen 4 min
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When a flurry of baskets and assists by Emily Engstler prompted the Dallas Wings to call a timeout late in the second quarter Saturday afternoon, her Washington Mystics teammates took turns invading her space.
—Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
And not enough attention on Jones gives the former MVP an easy slip to the basket on a pass assisted by Ionescu.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 21 June 2024
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“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basket. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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basket
noun
bas·ket
ˈbas-kət 
1
a
: a container made by weaving together materials (as reeds, straw, or strips of wood)
b
: the contents of a basket
2
: something that resembles a basket
3
a
: a net open at the bottom and hung from a metal ring that is the goal in basketball
b
: a score made in basketball by tossing the ball through the basket
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