workbasket

work·bas·ket

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurk-bas-kit, -bah-skit]
- /ˈwɜrkˌbæs kɪt, -ˌbɑ skɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wurk-bas-kit, -bah-skit]
- /ˈwɜrkˌbæs kɪt, -ˌbɑ skɪt/

Definitions of workbasket word

noun workbasket a basket used to hold needlework paraphernalia. 1
noun workbasket A basket (or bag) used for storing sewing materials. 1
noun workbasket A basket used to hold materials for needlework etc. 0

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Origin of workbasket

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1735-45; work + basket

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Parts of speech for Workbasket

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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workbasket popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.