US /ˈdʌstbɪn/ UK /ˈdʌstbɪn/
noun Freq #31404

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A container for rubbish, kept until it is collected (British English).

    He threw the empty box into the dustbin.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a container for rubbish,... rubbish bingarbage cantrash can
Word family
Forms dustbins

Etymology

From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.

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