Definition

The quantity of something that can be held in a basket.

Example

She picked a basketful of apples from the orchard.

Conversation

I just picked a basketful of strawberries from the garden!

That sounds amazing! What are you going to do with them?

I'm thinking of making some jam with the whole basketful.

That would be delicious! I can't wait to try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Basketful → It is formed from "basket" (from Old French *basquet*, meaning a small container) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "basketful" means a quantity that fills a basket.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'basket' as a small container and '-ful' meaning full of something — so a basketful is a quantity that fills a basket.

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