Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punnet
noun
/ˈpʌnɪt/
Definition
A small container or basket used for carrying or displaying fruits and vegetables.
Examples
- She bought a punnet of fresh strawberries from the farmer’s market.
- The recipe calls for a punnet of cherry tomatoes.
- We filled our punnet with ripe blackberries during our walk in the woods.
Meaning
A punnet is typically made of plastic or cardboard and is commonly used in markets to hold items like strawberries or other soft fruits.
Synonyms
- basket
- container
- crate
