Garbage can.
Dustbin
Example Sentences
"Put it in the dustbin."
"The dustbins are out for collection."
Etymology & History
British term for garbage can. Americans use 'trash can' or 'garbage can'. British waste disposal terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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