bucket — a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌkɪt/
Example Sentences
- My bucket list includes eating pizza in Italy and petting a kangaroo in Australia.
- He accidentally kicked the bucket while cleaning the garage, and water went everywhere.
- The firefighters used buckets to put out the small fire.
bucket
NOUN[/ˈbʌkɪt/]
a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials
a cheerful farmer lifts a large round metal container with a curved handle from the stone well. Water sloshes gently inside the container as she carries it toward her thirsty plants. The container's round shape and sturdy handle make it perfect for transporting the heavy water load. She walks carefully to avoid spilling as vegetables in her garden wilt from the heat. A helpful dog follows behind while chickens gather near the well hoping for water. a round open container with a handle being used for carrying liquids
Duck it low and tuck it close - keep your bucket safe below!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bucket derives from 13th-century Anglo-French 'buket', a term for essential containers used in medieval farms to transport water and grain. The word became familiar to sailors through its widespread use for bailing water from ships at sea.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Anglo-French 'buket' to modern English 'bucket'. The exact morphological origin remains uncertain, though it likely derives from an Old French or Norman root related to container vessels.
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📝Examples
“My bucket list includes eating pizza in Italy and petting a kangaroo in Australia.”
“He accidentally kicked the bucket while cleaning the garage, and water went everywhere.”
“The firefighters used buckets to put out the small fire.”
“Her donation was just a drop in the bucket compared to what was needed.”
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