garbage can

noun

US
: a container for garbage

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Plastic Garbage Can Lids Grimy garbage can lids are another item best left to the dishwasher, but their germs, odors, and spills aren’t a good idea to mix with your daily dishes, says Lovett. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 There were also flies on walls and ceilings, on boxed food items and by the garbage can. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Massa said that a restroom near Freeport Boulevard has its own issues and that bikes and garbage can be found near it. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Instead, the contest has taken a bizarre turn, with Farage's battle against the establishment now sharing the spotlight with Count Binface — a satirical candidate dressed as a garbage can. Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for garbage can

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“Garbage can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garbage%20can. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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