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.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of basketful

First recorded in 1565–75; basket + -ful

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's

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

Men heap basketfuls of human knowledge and spiritual endeavor onto a smoking fire, while in the background classical columns, arches and pediments define the surrounding architecture as distinctly of the Renaissance.

From Washington Post

At only $6.99 for a basketful, the tofu is as much a bargain as it is delicious.

From Seattle Times

They were created one basketful of earth at a time, using pointed sticks and clamshell hoes.

From New York Times