bin (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /bɪn/
Definition
A container for putting waste in. It can be for general rubbish or for things to recycle.
Examples
Please throw your empty bottle in the recycling bin.
The kitchen bin was full, so I took it outside.
She put all the old papers into the paper bin.
Regional English
- BrE bin (United Kingdom) context: waste container equivalent: trash can Bin is the usual British word for a container for rubbish.
- BrE dustbin (United Kingdom) context: waste container equivalent: trash can Dustbin is a British word for an outside rubbish container.
- AmE trash can (United States) context: waste container equivalent: bin Trash can is a usual American word for a rubbish bin.
- AmE garbage can (United States) context: waste container equivalent: bin Garbage can is another American word for a rubbish bin.
How to Use bin
- in the bin (prepositional phrase)
- Inside the container for waste. — "Put your rubbish in the bin."
- throw in the bin (collocation)
- To put something in the waste container. — "He will throw the empty box in the bin."
- bin something (collocation)
- To throw something away. — "I need to bin these old clothes."
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