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Definition of "punnet" []

  • A small basket or receptacle for collecting and selling fruit, particularly strawberries. (noun)

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Use "punnet" in a sentence
  • "Thwarted in its 73-year fantasy of watching a Briton in the men's singles final at Wimbledon, a nation of once-a-year tennis dreamers puts down its punnet of strawberries."
  • "Ingredients(Serves two as a starter)500g rump or sirloin steak1 bunch large asparagus10 olives1 punnet cherry tomatoes200g mixed salad leaves, such as rocket or watercress2 spring onions 100ml olive oil10ml red wine vinegar10ml balsamic vinegar½ tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp grated horseradish (or horseradish sauce if you can't get fresh)Rock saltFresh milled black pepperMethodCut off the woody part of the asparagus stalk."
  • "If you fancy trying them, they're available from 35 stores priced at £3 for a 400g punnet."