noun
dustbin
DUHST-bihn
noun
1
A container, usually kept outside, for household rubbish awaiting collection.
"He wheeled the dustbin out to the curb on Tuesday night."
How to Use Dustbin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bin for rubbish, kept outdoors and emptied by refuse collectors.
UK vs US
"Dustbin" is British English; Americans usually say "trash can" or "garbage can."
Common pairings
put out the dustbin
dustbin lid
dustbin men
Word Forms
dustbins plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "dust" (originally referring to ash and household rubbish) and "bin."