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wastebasket

/wɒstˈbæskɪt/ noun · British & US

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What does wastebasket mean?

noun

A container, typically with a lid, used for holding waste or trash.

Example

"She placed the empty coffee cup in the wastebasket."

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Etymologically related

basket waste trash container

Synonyms for wastebasket

trash can waste container dumpster garbage bin recycling bin ash can

Antonyms of wastebasket

storage container utility box supply cabinet

Rhymes with wastebasket

basket castle racket sack