dustbin

noun

dust·​bin ˈdəs(t)-ˌbin 

1

British : a can for trash or garbage

2

: dustheap sense 2

Examples of dustbin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Betamax was considered the superior technology, it’s been relegated to the dustbin of history. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Once a week or more often, turn the device over to check it, paying attention to the opening that leads from the roller compartment to the dustbin compartment to make sure there’s no dirt or debris lodged there. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

When selecting a car vacuum, Koukia suggests considering battery life, weight, suction power, dustbin size, and attachments. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1