# market basket

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A list of items used specifically to track the progress of inflation in an economy or specific market.

## Etymology
Metaphor, in reference to baskets used for shopping.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/market-basket