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

Park bolts downstairs to the Winter Gala, where his wife is about to take the stage and bask in the glow of her new philanthropy role. —Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

Only one of these companies could reach the Pacific first and bask in all of the publicity to follow. —Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026

Summer is coming, which means more time spent by the pool and basking in the sun. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026

Felix Rosenqvist is basking in his big Indianapolis 500 win with his little one. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 May 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