: a large basket usually with a cover for packing, storing, or transporting articles (such as food or laundry)
Examples of hamper in a Sentence
Verb
The project was hampered by budget restraints.
Construction is hampering traffic on the highway.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
In total there were 38 individual prizes donated by local businesses which included more teeth whitening vouchers, hampers from Fortnum & Mason department store, 12 pizzas from Pizza Express, bottles of champagne and more.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Noun
Discounted towels, bath mats, hampers and even viral toilet seat/bidet attachments are aplenty while the Amazon Prime Day deals continue.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
In total there were 38 individual prizes donated by local businesses which included more teeth whitening vouchers, hampers from Fortnum & Mason department store, 12 pizzas from Pizza Express, bottles of champagne and more.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hamper. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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