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- Dictionaryhamper/ˈhampə/
noun
- 1. a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic: "a picnic hamper"
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The meaning of HAMPER is to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede. How to use hamper in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hamper.
HAMPER definition: 1. to prevent someone doing something easily: 2. a large, rectangular container with a lid: 3. a…. Learn more.
HAMPER meaning: 1. to prevent someone doing something easily: 2. a large, rectangular container with a lid: 3. a…. Learn more.
Hamper definition: to hold back; hinder; impede. See examples of HAMPER used in a sentence.
hamper - prevent the progress or free movement of; "He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather"; "the imperialist nation wanted to strangle the free trade between the two small countries"
Anything that hampers slows progress or makes it difficult to do something. You might think that the presence of your parents hampers your ability to look cool. The verb hamper is for those times when normal progress is slow but not shut down completely.
A hamper is a basket containing food of various kinds that is given to people as a present.
Synonyms for HAMPER: hinder, impede, obstruct, embarrass, handicap, inhibit, delay, restrain; Antonyms of HAMPER: help, facilitate, aid, assist, open, clear, liberate, free
Definition of hamper verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. /ˈhampə/ IPA: Dictionary definition of hamper. To obstruct, hinder, or impede the progress or movement of someone or something. "Illness can seriously hamper a person's ability to work effectively." Detailed meaning of hamper.
