trash barrel
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Definition
Noun: A container, typically cylindrical and made of metal or plastic, used for the temporary storage of household or other waste until it is collected for disposal.
Usage
A "trash barrel" is a specific type of receptacle for discarding refuse. It is commonly placed outside a home or building for periodic collection by waste management services. - Please take the full trash barrel to the curb for pickup tomorrow morning. - The park has several trash barrels to help keep the area clean.
Advanced Usage
- "to kick the trash barrel": An informal expression meaning to forcefully displace or knock over a trash barrel, often out of frustration or during mischief.
- He was so angry he went outside and kicked the trash barrel.
Variants and Related Words
- Trash can (n): A common synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Garbage can (n): Another synonym, with no significant difference in meaning.
- Dustbin (n): A synonym more common in British English.
- Waste bin (n): A more general term that can refer to indoor or outdoor containers.
Synonyms
- Rubbish bin
- Litter bin
- Refuse container
Related Phrases
- Trash barrel fire: A small, controlled, or uncontrolled fire lit in a trash barrel.
- The teenagers were warned not to start a trash barrel fire in the alley.
Noun
- a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected