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 sleep surface should be firm, flat and designed for infant sleep, such as a crib, bassinet or portable crib that meets current federal safety standards. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Baby Furniture Many older bassinets, cribs, and playpens are not up to date with current child safety standards. — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Lemke took the infant into the main house on the property, which belonged to a friend, and placed his son into a bassinet before calling 911. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby’s naps to be in their bassinet or crib. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 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