dustbin

noun

dust·​bin ˈdəs(t)-ˌbin How to pronounce dustbin (audio)
1
British : a can for trash or garbage
2

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Contributor Terri Williams praises its 50-minute run-time; tangle-free, five-stage filtration system; and dustbin disposal that deploys at the touch of a button. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025 When you’re done, simply pop open the large dustbin and empty debris directly into the trash—no tugging out tangled hair or gunk required. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 Sweep up anything that falls on the floor in your porch and throw it in the dustbin. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Despite the lower price points, the vacuums that made this list impressed us with their strong suction, maneuverability, and thoughtful features like washable filters, easy-to-empty dustbins, and multiple attachments. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustbin

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dustbin was in 1848

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“Dustbin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustbin. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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