basket

A container made from thin strips woven together, used to hold or carry things.

• She carried a basket of apples.
• We packed our lunch in a picnic basket.
• The empty baskets were stacked by the door.

Common phrases: wicker basket, picnic basket, basket of fruit

A container you carry around a shop to hold the things you want to buy.

• Put the milk in the basket.
• She picked up a basket near the shop entrance.
• There were no shopping baskets left.

Common phrases: shopping basket, fill a basket, basket of groceries

A list of items you have chosen to buy on a shopping website.

• Your basket is empty.
• I added two books to my basket.
• Check your basket before you pay.

Similar words: cart, shopping cart

Common phrases: shopping basket, add to basket, empty your basket

The metal ring and hanging net that players throw a basketball through to score.

• The ball hit the basket’s rim.
• He stood under the basket, waiting for a pass.
• Both baskets had new nets for the match.

Similar words: hoop

Common phrases: basketball basket, under the basket, toward the basket

A successful basketball shot that earns points.

• Her basket won the game.
• He scored three baskets in a row.
• Did that last basket count?

Common phrases: score a basket, winning basket, make a basket