litter basket

Thân thiện

A man places an empty soda can into a litter basket on the street corner.

Definition

Noun: A small, usually public receptacle designed for the disposal of small pieces of waste or trash. It is often found in outdoor public spaces, parks, streets, or near the entrances of buildings.

Usage

A "litter basket" is a specific type of waste container intended for casual, public use to encourage proper disposal of litter and keep areas clean. It is typically smaller than a standard trash can or dumpster.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Please dispose of your candy wrapper in the litter basket over there.
  • The city has installed new litter baskets along the main walking path in the park.
  • The sign reminded visitors to use the litter basket to help keep the beach clean.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the context of civic cleanliness, public health, and municipal services.
• It can be part of compound nouns in official contexts, such as "litter basket maintenance" or "litter basket placement."

Variants and Related Words

• Litter bin (n): A direct synonym, more commonly used in British English.
• Trash can (n): A more general American English term for a container for waste.
• Wastebasket (n): Typically refers to a small container for trash indoors, in a home or office.
• Garbage can (n): A general term, often for larger domestic waste containers.

Synonyms

• Waste bin
• Trash receptacle
• Rubbish bin (chiefly British English)

Related Phrases

• "Use the litter basket": A common public instruction or reminder for proper waste disposal.
  • A polite notice asked everyone to use the litter basket provided.

Học thuật

Noun

1. bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• litterbin
• litter-basket