litter-basket
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Definition
Noun: A litter-basket is a container, typically a bin or receptacle, placed in or near a public building or area where members of the public can dispose of their rubbish or litter.
Usage
This word specifically refers to a public waste container. It is a compound noun formed from "litter" (meaning waste material) and "basket" (meaning a container). Its primary function is to encourage proper waste disposal in shared spaces.
Examples
- Please dispose of your empty cup in the litter-basket by the park entrance.
- The city council has installed new litter-baskets along the main shopping street.
- A full litter-basket is better than litter on the ground.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in official contexts, such as municipal planning, public health notices, and signage.
- It can be part of a compound adjective, e.g., litter-basket maintenance (the upkeep of public waste bins).
Variants and Related Words
- Litter bin (noun): A direct synonym, more commonly used in British English.
- Trash can (noun): Common in American English, though it can refer to both public and private containers.
- Wastebasket (noun): Typically refers to a small bin for paper waste in an office or home setting.
- Dustbin (noun): Common in British English, often for household waste.
- Garbage can (noun): Common in American English.
Synonyms
- Waste bin
- Rubbish bin
- Trash receptacle
- Public waste container
Antonyms
- There are no direct antonyms, but the concept is opposite to littering (the act of improperly discarding waste).
Related Phrases
- "Use the litter-basket": A common instruction on public signage.
- "Litter-basket overflow": A situation where the public bin is too full, often cited as a civic issue.
Noun
- bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish