bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌba-sə-ˈnet 
ˈba-sə-ˌnet
: a baby's basketlike bed (as of wickerwork or plastic) often with a hood over one end
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The boxes are designed with bassinets, and equipped with electricity, air conditioning and heating, but they’re not federally regulated.
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Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the SkyNook suggests using a convertible console that can secure a car seat, bassinet, pet carrier or service animal for the flight.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Baby bassinets aren't an option on every flight and are first come, first served.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Her younger sister lives with her, sleeping in a room with Mims’ four children, which is barely large enough to fit the two sets of bunk beds and a bassinet.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
However, the SkyNook suggests using a convertible console that can secure a car seat, bassinet, pet carrier or service animal for the flight.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Baby bassinets aren't an option on every flight and are first come, first served.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Her younger sister lives with her, sleeping in a room with Mims’ four children, which is barely large enough to fit the two sets of bunk beds and a bassinet.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Bassinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassinet. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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bassinet
noun
bas·si·net
ˌbas-ə-ˈnet
: an infant's bed often with a hood over one end
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