# bask

/ˈbæsk/ (US) · /bˈɑːsk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bask
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to sit or lie in a warm place to get the sun's heat. You can also use it to describe enjoying something pleasant or feeling proud of yourself.

For teachers: to sit or lie in a warm place to absorb heat; by extension, to enjoy or profit from something pleasant or to feel pride in oneself.

## Examples

- The cat likes to bask in the sun on the windowsill.
- The children spent the entire afternoon basking in the warm summer sun at the beach.
- The team basked in the glory of their victory, knowing that their hard work had finally paid off after months of intense training.

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