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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

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Recent Examples of bin Simmons stuck his head into locker after locker, picked up three or four empty water bottles at a time in his massive hands and brought them to the garbage bin. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Each bin is $6, and multiple bins can be conveniently stacked. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026 The foundation also provides each class with a large plastic bin filled with educational games and curriculum supplies. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 And yet, Harbaugh’s bargain bin efforts haven’t filled the need in the backfield. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bin

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Most tiny houses take the form of a simple rectangular box, but the two-bedroom Antonia goes for a different approach.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
These tall boxes have a large empty cavity at the back, topped by a toilet seat.

— Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of box

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Each mist is lightweight enough for daily wear at school, and the cloud-top bottles couldn’t look cuter on her vanity or in her locker.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Simmons stuck his head into locker after locker, picked up three or four empty water bottles at a time in his massive hands and brought them to the garbage bin.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of locker

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The retail trifecta is completed by Palazzo Kiton, the brand’s headquarters on Via Pontaccio in the arty Brera district, geared at trunk shows and one-on-one appointments reserved for key customers.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Every songwriter has a trunk, and the trunk is full of songs that got tossed out of the show or were passed over when they were submitted or may have just not been finished.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of trunk

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According to authorities, Maniscalco used a marker to write the safe combination on the victim's forehead and also marked the victim's chest while threatening further violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Elegant details like a marble top are even more reasons to bring a chest home.

— Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chest

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Ford made quite the car to house its most powerful crate engine yet.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
On Friday, the order took effect removing some of the 50 percent tariffs imposed on Canadian forestry and agricultural goods, including packing boxes and crates, paper products, plywood sheets, and certain machinery and refrigeration equipment.

— Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of crate

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