: 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