dustbin

noun

dust·​bin ˈdəs(t)-ˌbin How to pronounce dustbin (audio)
Synonyms of dustbinnext
1
British : a can for trash or garbage
2
: dustheap sense 2

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According to the brand, the dustbin can hold up to 60 days’ worth of debris. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Our reviewer loved the fact that this station doesn't just automatically empty the dustbin, but also washes and dries the mops, and refills the water tank. — Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 2024 At a time when too many people seem intent on sending freedom to the dustbin of history, Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to pay tribute to women whose ideas and words have renewed the love of freedom for generations of readers. — The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025 Dustbin capacity in Shark robotic vacuums The dustbin is what holds all the dirt and debris that a Shark robotic vacuum picks up. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustbin

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dustbin was in 1848

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