Basho

American  

[bah-shaw] / bɑˈʃɔ /

noun

1. Basho Matsuo, 1644?–94, Japanese poet.

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Basho ¹ British  

/ bɑːˈʃɔː /

noun

1. full name Matsuo Basho , originally Matsuo Munefusa . 1644–94, Japanese poet and travel writer, noted esp for his haiku

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basho ² British  

/ ˈbæʃəʊ /

noun

1. a grand tournament in sumo wrestling

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Etymology

Origin of basho

C20: from Japanese

Example Sentences

Matsuo Basho was born in the mid-17th century and spent his life as a wandering poet.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

I like to think Basho would have enjoyed them all.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2021

Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka from Nov. 8-22 moved to Tokyo.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2020

The Brooklyn-based guitarist cites experts including Robbie Basho and John Fahey as influences, and the spirits of those artists weave through these eight tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2015

Here is a hokku by Basho, one of the most skilled composers in that form.

From A Study of Poetry by Perry, Bliss