bassinet

noun

bas·​si·​net ˌba-sə-ˈnet How to pronounce bassinet (audio)
ˈba-sə-ˌnet
: a baby's basketlike bed (as of wickerwork or plastic) often with a hood over one end

Examples of bassinet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web She’s left out toys for you and made sure your favorites were all in the bassinet before bed the last couple nights. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Do not place infant support cushions on soft surfaces or in other infant sleep products, such as cribs or bassinets, or anywhere a baby sleeps. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024 The American Academy of Pediatrics will tell you that babies need to sleep swaddled, on their backs, in an empty bassinet. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 23 July 2024 Sometimes bassinets can swing relative to a stationary base.1 A bassinet may also include anything attachable to another surface, such as the small detachable newborn bassinets that can be attached to many modern playpens or play yards. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bassinet 

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Word History

Etymology

probably modification of French barcelonnette, diminutive of berceau cradle

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bassinet was in 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Bassinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassinet. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bassinet

noun
bas·​si·​net ˌbas-ə-ˈnet How to pronounce bassinet (audio)
: an infant's bed often with a hood over one end

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