bin

verb

binned; binning
Synonyms of binnext

transitive verb

: to put into a bin

Examples of bin in a Sentence

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To start the second half, Australia captain Henry Hutchison made a try-saving tackle on Tristan Leyds, who was then sin-binned for a cynical foul. ABC News, 31 May 2026 The main camera can take full 200MP snaps or pixel-binned 50MP or 12MP snaps. Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 Clear bins on a bathroom vanity are ideal for daily-use items, which Wells suggests storing in the front, and extra or backup toiletries in the back. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026 Place bins under the sink that are designated for bath, hand, and face towels. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bin was in 1839

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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bin. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

bin

noun
ˈbin
: a box, frame, or enclosed place for storage

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