punnet

American

[puhn-it] / ˈpʌn ɪt /

noun

British, Australian.

a small container or basket for strawberries or other fruit.

punnet British

/ ˈpʌnɪt /

noun

a small basket for fruit, such as strawberries

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Etymology

Origin of punnet

First recorded in 1815–25; origin obscure

Example Sentences

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Jacqueline Nemorin, from Mauritius, shared her punnet of strawberries with the women sat next to her.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2022

So, how long before the Ace's bright red berries land in a supermarket punnet near you?

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2021

How much would you pay for a punnet of raspberries?

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2013

Will he or will he not get 12p off a punnet of strawberries?

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2013

Prime fruit ought to be scarce and dear, picked careful, and kept in the punnet.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, July 25, 1891 by Various

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