bin
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noun \ˈbin\Definition of BIN
: a box, frame, crib, or enclosed place used for storage
Examples of BIN
- Put the old newspapers in the recycling bin.
- <a storage bin for hats and gloves>
Origin of BIN
Middle English binn, from Old English
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BIN
Related Words: carton, crate; footlocker, locker, sea chest; coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox; coffin; compartment, vault; canteen; caisson, hope chest; minaudière; bandbox, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox
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