British term for wheeled garbage bin introduced in 1980s-90s.
Wheelie bin
Etymology & History
British wheeled garbage can. British waste container. Council-provided British household bins. Americans 'trash can' with wheels. Reflects British municipal waste system.
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General British
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Era
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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