dustbin
Translation
trash can, garbage can
Examples
Please put the rubbish in the dustbin.
Please put the trash in the trash can.
The dustbin is full.
The trash can is full.
Grammar Patterns
a dustbin (UK) a trash can He threw the empty packet into the dustbin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trash can, garbage can; (UK) bin, rubbish bin
Etymology
A compound word from 'dust' + 'bin'. A 'bin' is a container. More common in British English.
Memory Tips
It's a 'bin' for 'dust' and other trash. In the US, 'trash can' is used.