bucket
UK: ˈbʌkɪt | US: ˈbʌkɪt
n. a round, open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other materials
n. (informal) a large quantity of something
n. (computing) a unit of data storage or memory allocation
The word "bucket" traces back to Old English "buc," meaning "vessel" or "pitcher," combined with the diminutive suffix "-et," suggesting a smaller container. Over time, "buc" evolved into "bucket," retaining its core meaning of a handled vessel for holding liquids. The term later expanded metaphorically (e.g., "a bucket of tears") and technically (e.g., computing "memory bucket").
She filled the bucket with water to wash the car.
He earned buckets of money from his new business.
The program allocates memory in fixed-size buckets.
The child carried a small bucket of sand at the beach.
(Idiom) "Kick the bucket" is a slang phrase meaning "to die."