basketfulEtymologyFrom Middle English basket ful, baskett full, equivalent to basket + -ful.basketful means The amount that will fit into a basket Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nounThe amount that will fit into a basket“Basketsful of mail for Svetlana began to arrive, friendly notes of welcome to America, marriage proposals, invitations to join religious organizations, as well as the occasional variation of "Go back home, Red dog! Our cat is better than you. She takes care of her children."”