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Definition of bassinet

bassinet

/ˌbæs.əˈnɛt/
bas · si · net
Plural:bassinets
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• noun

1

A small bed specifically designed for infants from birth to a few months of age, often woven like a basket and equipped with a hood or canopy.

Example

"The new parents gently placed their sleeping baby into the bassinet beside their bed."

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• Rhymes for bassinet

• Nearby Words

basmati
basra
bass
bassinet
basslet
bassoon
bat

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'bassinet', meaning 'small basin' (a diminutive of 'bassin'). It was originally used to describe a small, light helmet in the Middle Ages before the term was applied to a hooded, basket-like cradle for infants in the mid-19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bassinet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bassinet
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