bin

noun

ˈbin How to pronounce bin (audio)
Definition of binnext
as in box
a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things a storage bin for hats and gloves put plastics in this recycling bin, and glass in that one

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Recent Examples of bin There’s also a useful amount of storage in the door bins plus three USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad, although the LX does without the last of these convenience features. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 The same goes for deep door bins that appear designed to hold gallon containers of milk. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 Due to their small bins, those with large homes may need more than one robotic vacuum. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Perhaps most disturbing, however, is that lingering food particles on the lid, rim, or bottom of the bin (because even the strongest trash bags can rip) attract critters like mice and roaches. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin
  1. box
  2. locker
  3. trunk
  4. chest
  5. crate
Noun
  • Red pandas Ruby and cubs in their nest box at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
  • Fickell resolved to be more present as well, whether sitting in on more position group meetings, hosting interview podcasts with incoming transfers or talking smack on the tee box.
    — Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of box
Noun
  • Members get their own liquor locker, and can bring up to three guests for free to reservations.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Standing at his Wrigley Field locker, Crow-Armstrong had a light blue hoodie pulled over his ears and part of his face.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of locker
Noun
  • The ratchet strap — typically used for securing truck cargo — was wrapped around a leaning tree trunk at least twice the girl’s height.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Her mark is a guest who was struggling to remove a stroller from her trunk and keep up with her older child.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of trunk
Noun
  • Ho also said Celeste bore two significant penetrating injuries — one wound to her abdomen, which passed through the diaphragm and injured the liver, and the other penetrated the left side of her chest, damaging ribs and entered the chest cavity.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The family was not present Friday for the medical examiner’s testimony, which featured graphic autopsy photos including two puncture wounds to the chest and abdomen that the medical examiner determined caused the victim’s death.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • In the white pickup sat buckets of tomatillos, crates of green bell peppers, and enormous watermelons.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of crate

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“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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