: a container that holds materials that have been thrown away
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Clothing storage, pull out trash can and more are available.—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026 One roach crawled out of a trash can.—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 The handwash sink was fully blocked by a trash can.—Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026 And finally, take really messy or stinky items straight to the outdoor trash can.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trash can