bask UK /bɑːsk/US /bæsk/verb 3noun 2forms 5phrases 1 verb3 •To bathe in warmth; to be exposed to pleasant heat.She shivered until she got to the cozy fireplace, where she could bask in the heat coming off it. •To expose oneself to heat, especially sunlight, in order to raise body temperature, as a form of thermoregulation.My lizard likes to spend his days basking on the stone near the lamp. •(figurative) To take great pleasure or satisfaction; to feel warmth or happiness.I basked in her love. noun2 •The act of bathing in warmth.Most cats enjoy a bask in the sunshine. •A group of crocodiles.After crossing half a kilometre, we saw a bask of crocodiles sleeping at the river bank. — 2021 formsbasked · baskt · basking · basketh · basks Phrases with bask bask in the sunshineTo enjoy or revel in a glorious moment.