"dustbin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dustbins [plural]
Etymology: From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust and other rubbish. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dust|bin}} dust + bin Head templates: {{en-noun}} dustbin (plural dustbins)
  1. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can. Tags: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK Synonyms: dust bin, dust-bin Synonyms (container for trash): ashcan, dumpster, garbage can, garbage pail, rubbish bin, trash can, wastebin, wastepaper basket Derived forms: dustbin check, dustbin of history, walking dustbin

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