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ham·per1

hamper1

 
pronunciation:
haem pr
part of speech: noun
definition: A hamper is a large basket or container with a cover. One type of hamper is used to hold food and other things for a picnic, and another type of hamper is used to hold dirty laundry.
My grandmother packed a hamper with sandwiches and fruit, and we took it with us to the park.My brother tries to throw his socks into the laundry hamper, but he misses it most of the time.
synonyms:
basket
similar words:
box, case, container