trash can (A2)
noun
Definition
A container for things people throw away, especially in American English.
Examples
Please put the wrapper in the trash can.
The trash can under my desk is full.
She took the bag out of the kitchen trash can.
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 trash can
- put something in the trash can (phrase)
- throw something away — "Put the tissues in the trash can."
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