hamper noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: ham-per (2) English Definition A large basket with a lid, used for carrying food or laundry. Example Sentence She brought a hamper full of food for the picnic. US IPA /ˈhæmpər/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /ˈhæmpə(r)/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms basket pannier creel container Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link