Thesaurus results for BIN

bin

noun

ˈbin

Definition of bin

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of bin The friend placed the bin in an SUV on Millard Street in Southfield on April 11, 2025, authorities said. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Recycler and law student Nomvula Phaliso, 35, said waste pickers are already helping keep recyclable material out of landfills but need greater support, including safe access to bins, community buy-back centers, protective equipment and storage. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Kerns surrounded the dead baby in linens and placed him in a laundry bin, cleaned the room and returned to work. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Ensure outdoor bins have tight-fitting lids, and rinse beverage cans before tossing them in the recycling. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bin

Noun

But again, what feels worth the money can’t always fit inside a jewelry box.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of box

Noun

Gabi is trying to prove that Sal somehow put raw chicken in Gabi’s friend’s locker, and Sal is trying to deflect.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
Sheets of plastic had been place in the Great American Ball Park visiting clubhouse since the day before, attached to the ceiling with binder clips and folded up above the lockers, ready to be unfurled after the game for the Dodgers’ celebration.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of locker

Noun

You’re allowed to have weed in your vehicle if it is stored in the trunk.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Add Mulch Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic mulch, such as wood chips or straw, around the base to help retain moisture and regulate temperature, keeping it away from the trunk or stem to prevent rot.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of trunk

Noun

The players have to figure out how to open the chests, each of which contains part of a code.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Schlereth, a former Pro Bowl guard, did not agree with the penalty in general, as Brewer was grabbing Raiders defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi’s jersey in the chest area.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of chest

Browse Nearby Words

bimonthly

bin

binary

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Bin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bin. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of bin

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on bin

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

tactile

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes