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

While Los Angeles is still basking in the afterglow of a second consecutive World Series win, Arik is already looking forward to next season. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025

On election night, basking in her milestone accomplishment, Sheffield acknowledged that the party won't last very long. —M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 6 Nov. 2025

Whether buying a cute pair of shoes, driving to the countryside to bask in the beautiful foliage, or reading an exciting book. —Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Nov. 2025

King dressed for the interview in a vibrant Los Angeles Dodgers jacket, basking in the afterglow of their stunning World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. —Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025

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