basket
UK[ˈbɑːskɪt]US[ˈbæskɪt]
n
A container for holding or carrying things, made of thin strips of material such as wood, plastic, or wire woven together.
n
A net fixed on a hoop used as the goal in basketball.
Etymology
The word 'basket' entered English in the early 14th century from Anglo-Norman French 'basket', a term of uncertain ultimate origin. One plausible theory traces it back to a presumed Latin or Vulgar Latin root 'baskauta', meaning 'vessel'. Another suggests a connection to the Welsh 'basged' or the Cornish 'basket', pointing to a possible Celtic source. The word's journey reflects the practical, everyday object it names, borrowed into English during the period of Norman influence and retaining its core meaning of a woven container across centuries.
Analysis
The word 'basket' is a simplex word of Anglo-Norman origin. It does not contain separable, productive morphemes in modern English.
Examples
She carried a wicker basket full of fresh vegetables from the garden.
The player made an incredible shot from half-court and scored a basket.
Please place all paper waste in the recycling basket.