Easter basket
noun
a woven basket, often of colorful material, that is filled with candy, colored eggs, etc. for a child
Examples
In North America, eggs and other treats are delivered and hidden by the Easter Bunny in an Easter basket which children find waiting for them when they wake up.
Word Origin
1882
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