trash can

noun

US
: a container that holds materials that have been thrown away

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Deputies found three bullet holes in a trash can and one through the windshield of an unoccupied Dodge Challenger, according to the report. — David Goodhue, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 An adult woman was found dead inside a trash can in Brooklyn, according to NYPD sources. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Items like batteries and tools can stay, while disposable trash can be recycled or tossed. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026 Afterward, spit the oil into a trash can (to protect your home’s plumbing) and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm water. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trash can

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“Trash can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20can. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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