'basket' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'baschet,' where 'bas' meant 'low' and '-chet' was a diminutive suffix.

'baschet' transformed into the Middle English word 'basket,' and eventually became the modern English word 'basket'.

Initially, it meant 'a small container,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a container made of interwoven material.'