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dustbin

/dʌstbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does dustbin mean?

noun

A container for holding waste, typically made of metal or plastic, and emptied when full. A dustbin is often placed outside a house or building for collecting household waste.

Example

"The dustbin on the street corner was overflowing with trash."

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