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Definition of workbasket

workbasket

/ˈwɜːrkˌbæskɪt/
work · bas · ket
Plural:workbaskets
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workbasket Lexical Profile

workbasket Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A basket or container used for holding materials and implements for sewing, knitting, or other needlework.

Example

"She reached into her grandmother's wicker workbasket to find a pair of embroidery scissors and a spool of white thread."

2

A digital queue or folder in a workflow management system containing tasks, documents, or cases assigned to a user or department for processing.

Example

"The claims adjuster reviewed the priority items waiting in her electronic workbasket at the start of the shift."

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• Nearby Words

workaholism
workaround
workbag
workbasket
workbench
workboat
workbook

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Workbasket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/workbasket
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