Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quantity contained in a basket: The total amount of something that a basket can hold or does hold.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She picked a basketful of apples from the orchard.
  • He brought a basketful of laundry to the washing machine.
  • The market vendor sold me a basketful of fresh vegetables.

Advanced Usage

• "a basketful of [something]": Used to emphasize a considerable or complete amount of something, often implying variety or abundance contained within a single basket.
  • The children collected a basketful of seashells on the beach.
  • The report contained a basketful of recommendations for improvement.

Variants and Related Words

• Basket (n): The container itself.
  • She carried the bread in a wicker basket.
• Basket (n): As a unit of measure in specific contexts (e.g., in sports like basketball).
  • He scored three baskets in the final quarter.

Synonyms

• Basketload: A quantity that fills a basket.
• Load: A heavy or large amount carried.
• Quantity/Amount: A general term for how much of something there is.

Notes on Meaning

• Literal vs. Figurative: Primarily used in a literal sense to describe a physical quantity. It can be used figuratively to suggest a collection or assortment of items or ideas, as seen in the advanced usage examples.
• Unit of Measure: While "basketful" describes an amount, it is not a standardized unit of measurement. The actual volume or weight of a "basketful" can vary depending on the size and type of the basket.

Noun

1. the quantity contained in a basket