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noun

ˈbə-kət How to pronounce bucket (audio)
Definition of bucketnext
1
as in loads
a considerable amount made buckets of money in the stock market

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2
as in kettle
a round container that is open at the top and outfitted with a handle carried water from the well in a bucket

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bucket

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verb

1
as in to scoop
to lift out with something that holds liquid bucketing water from the well, we raced to put out the fire

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2
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements getting the troops into the bucketing landing craft proved to be challenging

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Recent Examples of bucket
Noun
His job hauling buckets of sewage from the latrines was no fun. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Still, when the Valkyries need a bucket, Zandalasini’s teammates are always glad to see the ball in her hands. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
All sorts of ideas for Halloween pet attire are out there, including an online photo of a dog dressed as a mop sitting in one of those yellow janitor buckets with wheels. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Six months later, the internship — some of which bore all the glamour of scrubbing bird poop and bucketing hundreds of pounds of fish as dolphin food — developed into a full-time gig as a trainer. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bucket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucket
  1. loads
  2. kettle
  3. scoop
  4. shake
  5. ton
  6. pail
  7. spoon
  8. jerk
Noun
  • The finding challenges earlier computer models that predict how nuclear fusion reactor materials handle extreme thermal loads.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For everyday loads of shirts, pants and towels, that’s more than enough.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Unlike standard kettles, this one features a precise temperature control and soothing tone (no annoying whistle) that signals when the water has reached a boil.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The 6-cup electric kettle features a removable stainless-steel tea infuser that’s perfect for brewing loose-leaf teas or tea bags.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of kettle
Verb
  • Among them was Jorge Sevilla, who spent part of his day scooping water out of his sedan, one cup at a time.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Along with scooping regularly and investing in quality litter, this air purifier eliminates odors rather than attempting to cover them up, preventing the litter scent from wafting through my home.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of scoop
Verb
  • First, Murdock recognized the Falcons setting up a screen and then shook off a block attempt by the pulling center and dropped running back Tyler Goodson for no gain.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In quiet spaces, cues on whether the ground is shaking are distorted by our expectations.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of shake
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  • With a length of almost 1,100 feet and displacing more than 100,000 tons, Nimitz-class carriers are among the world’s largest warships, eclipsed only by the US Navy’s Ford-class carriers, of which only one is in service to date.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because season one, the penultimate episode also had tons of action and everything came to a head at Jordan’s mansion.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • At Bolsa Chica State Beach, swimmers suffering stings to the sides of their feet and toes sat in a circle refilling their pails with hot water from a hose.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Polls show Farage is still likely to win, but that Count Binface — a spoof candidate who wears a garbage pail on his head — may get around 20-percent of the vote.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of pail
Verb
  • From floral pitchers to spoon rests and serving bowls, your entire table can enjoy a matching makeover full of soft brown leaves and blue petals.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
  • Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • But in 1933, within a matter of days, they were jerked back into reality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Stuttering lines, on the left, jerking up and down, denote the rattle of guns; on the right, the lines are all but flat, as silence descends.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
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