bassinet

noun
UK: /ˌbæs.ɪˈnet/
US: /ˌbæs.əˈnet/

  1. A small bed for a baby, often with a hood and sometimes on wheels.

    1. The baby sleeps in a bassinet. [ ] [ ]
    2. We put the bassinet near our bed so we could easily check on the baby during the night. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cradle

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bassinet" is /ˌbæs.ɪˈnet/ in British English and /ˌbæs.əˈnet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bassinet": cradle.

Example usage of "bassinet": "The baby sleeps in a bassinet.". More examples on the page.