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basket

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈsɛʃtɐ/ces·ta

Definition

1

A container made of wicker, straw, or similar material, with or without a handle, used to carry or store objects.

Usage examples

“Grandmother brought the eggs in a wicker basket.”
“He bought a fruit basket as a gift.”

Synonyms

Idiomatic expressions

  • To put all your eggs in one basket (to risk everything on a single venture).