Bin liner

Bin liner

/ˈbɪn ˌlaɪnə/
Noun United Kingdom

A garbage bag that goes in a trashcan.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Bin liner, that is."
"I've never seen such a Bin liner in all my life."

Etymology & History

British trash bag. British waste product. Americans 'trash bag' or 'garbage bag'. Black bin liner British common. Reflects British-American waste vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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