bassinet

noun

bas·​si·​net ˌba-sə-ˈnet 

ˈba-sə-ˌnet

: a baby's basketlike bed (as of wickerwork or plastic) often with a hood over one end

Examples of bassinet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there are pack ‘n’ plays, travel cribs, and bassinets—also all different. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026

The bassinet can swivel over your bed but remains separate from it, ensuring your baby has a safe sleep space. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026

In one slide, Miller, 23, and his girlfriend stood next to each other behind Kashton in a bassinet. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

This modular stroller converts from a single to a double, with over 20 configurations for seats, bassinets and car seat placements. — ABC News, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of French barcelonnette, diminutive of berceau cradle

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bassinet

• alphabet
• arpanet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
• dataset
• epithet
• ethernet
• heavyset

Kids Definition

bassinet

noun

bas·​si·​net ˌbas-ə-ˈnet 

: an infant's bed often with a hood over one end