Definition

Noun: A container, typically with a lid, designed to hold waste materials (rubbish, garbage) until they are collected for disposal.

Usage

The term "trash bin" refers specifically to the physical receptacle. It is commonly used in American English. The word "trash" is the key component, indicating the purpose of the bin is for discarded items. - Place all food wrappers in the trash bin. - The office trash bin needs to be emptied. - She threw the crumpled paper into the trash bin.

Advanced Usage

• "To take out the trash bin": This phrase can mean to physically remove the bin from its usual location, often to the curb for collection.
  • Could you please take out the trash bin? The truck comes tomorrow morning.
• "Trash bin" as a metaphor: In computing, the "Trash Bin" (or "Recycle Bin") is a desktop icon representing where deleted files are stored.
  • I accidentally deleted the document, but I might find it in the Trash Bin.

Variants and Related Words

• Garbage can: A common synonym in American English.
• Wastebasket / Wastepaper basket: Typically refers to a smaller bin, often for paper, used indoors.
• Dustbin: The common term in British English.
• Rubbish bin: Another common term in British English.
• Litter bin: A public bin for trash, often found on streets or in parks.

Synonyms

• Garbage can
• Waste container
• Rubbish bin

Related Phrases

• "To go in the trash bin": To be discarded or considered worthless.
  • That old idea should just go in the trash bin.
• "Trash bin liner": A plastic bag placed inside the bin to hold the waste.
  • Don't forget to put a new trash bin liner in after you empty it.

Noun

1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected