CEFR A2

garbage can

noun

Regional English: AmE garbage can (United States) context: waste container equivalent: bin Garbage can is another American word for a rubbish bin.

Meaning

A container for household waste, especially in American English.

Examples

The garbage can smells bad.
Take the garbage can to the curb tonight.

Synonyms: trash can, bin, dustbin

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garbage can (A2)

noun

Definition

A container for household waste, especially in American English.

Examples

The garbage can smells bad.
Take the garbage can to the curb tonight.
A strong garbage can has a tight lid.

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 garbage can

throw something in the garbage can (phrase): put waste into the container — "Throw the old receipt in the garbage can."

Synonyms of garbage can

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