noun
bassinet
bas-ih-NET/ˌbæsɪˈnet/
A small bed or cradle for an infant.
The newborn sleeps on a flat mattress in the bassinet.
Etymology
The usual explanation connects this small cradle with “a little basin.” An alternative derives it from a diminutive of a French word for “cradle,” reshaped under the influence of bassin, “basin.”
In context
The baby was in the bassinet.
More examples
- She checked that the bassinet stood securely on the floor.
- They placed the empty bassinet near the nursery window.
- The bassinet was small enough to fit beside the sofa.
Forms
bassinet · bassinets