Hamper vs. Pamper — What's the Difference?

A hamper refers to one of several related basket-like items. In primarily British usage, it refers to a wicker basket, usually large, that is used for the transport of items, often food.

To treat with excessive indulgence

To prevent the free movement, action, or progress of

To give in to; gratify

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

(Archaic) To indulge with rich food; glut.

A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

(transitive) To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.

(UK) A gift basket.

(dated) To feed luxuriously.

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Alternative form of pampers.

(nautical) Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

To feed to the full; to feed luxuriously; to glut; as, to pamper the body or the appetite.

(transitive) To put into a hamper.

To gratify inordinately; to indulge to excess; as, to pamper pride; to pamper the imagination.

(transitive) To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle

Treat with excessive indulgence;

To impede in motion or progress.

A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles; as, a hamper of wine; a clothes hamper; an oyster hamper, which contains two bushels.

A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.

Articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times.

To put in a hamper.

To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to insnare; to inveigle; to entangle; hence, to impede in motion or progress; to embarrass; to encumber.

A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

A basket usually with a cover

Prevent the progress or free movement of;

Put at a disadvantage;