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

The legs of the bassinet where 6-week-old Sabrina Altidor was found dead can be seen at the top of the photo. —David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025

And babies should only be put to sleep on a firm, flat surface—like a crib or bassinet—without pillows or other products that could suffocate the infant. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025

As a bonus, the matching Yuzu crib is ultra-convertible, with a whopping eight different configurations — from bassinet to a junior bed. —Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025

The analysis tracked the prices of five popular baby gear categories: car seats, bassinets, strollers, high chairs and baby monitors. —Ali McCadden, CNBC, 12 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of French barcelonnette, diminutive of berceau cradle

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bassinet

• binet
• linnet
• minute
• pinot
• spinet

Kids Definition

bassinet

noun

bas·​si·​net ˌbas-ə-ˈnet 

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