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basketful

American  
[bas-kit-fool, bah-skit-] / ˈbæs kɪtˌfʊl, ˈbɑ skɪt- /

noun

plural

basketfuls
  1. a sufficient quantity to fill a basket; the amount contained in a basket.

  2. any considerable quantity.

    a basketful of surprises.


Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of basketful

First recorded in 1565–75; basket + -ful

Example Sentences

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The many financial companies that are using AI to their advantage are another basketful of potential bargains.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

That's all to say when you spot fresh morels at the farmers market, don’t hesitate — grab a basketful, cook them simply and savor the fleeting magic of their season.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

She runs her fingers though a basketful of small white beans called “perla del suelo” — pearl of the ground — adorned with vein-like lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

“In the next 3 to 5 years, we will have a basketful of antiaging molecules,” Yadav predicts.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 7, 2023

When Sister Pat came around with a basketful of toast, I grabbed two pieces, one for me and one for Fern.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia