trash can

noun

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

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The department shared a social media post on Wednesday morning appearing to confirm the trash can had since been returned to the city. Mason Leib, ABC News, 24 June 2026 The Department of Sanitation confirmed that the trash can was returned to the city Wednesday morning. Doha Madani, NBC news, 24 June 2026 As someone with an open concept home where the trash can unfortunately be smelled from the couch, this is my favorite discovery of the year so far. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Spray your favorite cleaning spray on the outside and inside before using a paper towel or cleaning cloth to wipe your trash can down before inserting your new bag. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 June 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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