Bushel (noun)

1. A unit of dry volume equal to 8 gallons (about 35.2 liters), commonly used to measure grain, fruit, and other dry goods.
2. A container or basket used to hold and measure a bushel of dry goods.

Origin:

The word bushel comes from the middle english word "buschel" which comes from the old english word "bysgel" which means a container used to measure dry goods such as grain and fruit.

Examples:

1. The farmer sold his apples by the bushel.
2. The bushel of wheat weighed about 60 pounds.
3. The bushel basket was filled with apples.
4. The recipe called for a bushel of flour.
5. The bushel of corn was enough to last the winter.