bask

verb

ˈbask 

basked; basking; basks

intransitive verb

1

: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

basking in the warmth of the sun

2

: to take pleasure or derive enjoyment

basked in the spotlight

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

… basks at the fire his hairy strength …

—John Milton

Synonyms of bask

• relax
• rest

Examples of bask in a Sentence

We sat basking in the sun.

Tourists were basking on the beaches.

He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.

Recent Examples on the Web

The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

Frankenstein ends with the Creature walking alone towards a rising sun, pulling back its hood and basking in the light. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026

Meanwhile, some people are just basking in the meme moment. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

Best Hotels & Restaurants La Valise Tulum Fall asleep under the stars at La Valise Tulum, known for its breathtaking second-floor master suite with a king-sized bed that rolls out onto the terrace, allowing guests to bask under the Milky Way. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing bask

• bask in the glory
• bask in the reflected glory

Rhymes for bask

• ask
• basque
• cask
• casque
• flask
• mask
• masque
• pasch
• task
• subtask
• unmask

Kids Definition

bask

verb

ˈbask 

: to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

bask in the sun

basked in their success