dustbin

noun

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

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To which some will reply that Tether and bitcoin are poised to throw the dollar into history’s proverbial dustbin. John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 Dustbin capacity Most robot vacuums have a much smaller dustbin capacity than a traditional vacuum. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 From the physical dustbin size to the strong suction power, this handheld is equal by most metrics to Dyson’s pricier, full-sized stick vacs. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025 Underneath the cover is a removable dustbin, a Wi-Fi indicator light, a QR code for setup, and a power switch. PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustbin

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dustbin was in 1848

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“Dustbin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustbin. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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