trash can

noun

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

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Disposing the debris is a simple process of pressing the removal latch, lifting the bin out, and then carrying it to the trash can. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025 However, this can be a bit more involved of a process than simply opening the lid to your trash can. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025 Sacramento County health inspectors cited the Thai restaurant after finding a trash can placed in front of the hand sink. Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025 This over-the-toilet storage rack provides eight additional tiers of storage space, and even has a convenient spot for your trash can. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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