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BAHSK-it/ˈbɑːskɪt/

A basket is a container of thin wood, straw, or plastic, used for carrying shopping or fruit. Countable: a basket, baskets; a shopping basket; a picnic basket. A bag is usually softer cloth or plastic; a box has a lid and square sides. Not biscuit (a snack) — different word.

Meaning

A container made of thin pieces of wood or plastic, used for carrying things.

Examples

• “Put the apples in the basket.”
• “The basket is full of strawberries.”
• “Put the dirty clothes in the laundry basket.”

Good to know

a basket (carry fruit / shopping). Contrast: bag (soft), box (lid, square). Mix-up: biscuit.

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