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

1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected