Basket meaning

What does “basket” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“basket” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a container that is usually woven and has handles.

basket

noun

  1. a container that is usually woven and has handles

    Synonymshandbasket
  2. the quantity contained in a basket

    Synonymsbasketful
  3. horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

  4. a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop

    Synonymsfield goal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University