dustbin
Meanings
Plural: dustbins
Noun
- a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
- A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.
Origin / Etymology
From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.
Synonyms
ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, ashcan, dumpster, garbage can, garbage pail, rubbish bin, trash barrel, trash bin, trash can, wastebin, wastepaper basket
Scrabble Score: 10
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