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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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 He’s pretty much assigned the slider to the dustbin of late, leaving him with the other four. Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 When it’s done cleaning, the X9 can return to the base station to empty its dustbin automatically. PC Magazine, 4 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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