hamper

Meanings

• noun

  A large wicker or plastic container used to hold or transport various items, especially food.

  - "They brought a hamper filled with delicious foods to the picnic."
  - "After the hike, we sat down to enjoy a sandwich from the hamper."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

embarrass , encumber , hinder , ensnare , inveigle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hamper
camper , hampstead , clampter

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Variants

List of all variants of hamper that leads to same result
hamper , hampered , hampering , hampers , top-hamper , top-hampers

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Etymology

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Old English hampere, from hamp 'basket' + -er 'container'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hamper' is also used in sailing to refer to a weight used to keep a sail in a specific position.

2. In the United Kingdom, a 'hamper raffle' is a popular fundraising activity where a hamper is given as a prize.

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Related Concepts

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1. picnic hamper: A specific type of hamper used for carrying food and other items for a picnic.

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Culture

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In literature, hampers are often used to symbolize abundance and preparation for a journey or a gathering. In art, they can be depicted as decorative objects or used as a still life subject. In music, there are no known significant references to the term 'hamper'.

How to Memorize "hamper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wicker basket with a handle.
   - Visualize it being filled with food and other items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hamper' with the image of a picnic.
   - Remember that it's a container used to transport food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Hamper Holds All Picnic Essentials'.

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