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Definition of bin
: a box, frame, crib, or enclosed place used for storage
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Examples of bin in a Sentence
Put the old newspapers in the recycling bin.
a storage bin for hats and gloves
Recent Examples of bin from the Web
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The Steam Summer Sale's bargain bin: 20 great games under $5:
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Bird feeders, pet food and unsecured trash bins can also draw bears out from their natural woodland habitat.
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Possible responses, including sanctions and cyberattacks, were discussed in an environment so secretive that meetings held in the Situation Room were locked down to a level of security last seen before the Osama bin Laden raid in 2011.
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The shift console has usable space with a charging bin (two USBs, aux-in and 12-volt plug), two modest cup holders and a coin-junk slot.
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Drop-off bins for the goods were placed at five county facilities, said Nancy Mathena, the health department's office manager, and donations were made off a list provided by Toni Bianchi, the shelter's director.
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A large bin hit the back of her vehicle and then the store's sign fell on top of it.
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Support from other parts of Washington, where the deposed bin Nayef was well regarded for his counter-terrorism efforts, is less certain.
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In March, bin Salman met with Trump at the White House to lay the groundwork for Trump’s visit last month to Saudi Arabia, the first stop on his maiden foreign trip.
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Origin and Etymology of bin
Middle English binn, from Old English
bin
Definition of bin
binned
;binning
transitive verb
: to put into a bin
First Known Use of bin
1839
Origin and Etymology of bin-
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin bini two by two; akin to Old English twinn twofold — more at twin
BIN Defined for English Language Learners
bin
playDefinition of bin for English Language Learners
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: a box that is used for storing things
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: a can for trash or garbage
bin
Definition of bin for English Language Learners
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: to put (something) in the trash
BIN Defined for Kids
bin
playDefinition of bin for Students
: a box or enclosed place used for storage a laundry bin
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