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garbage

/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does garbage mean?

noun

Waste matter, especially food waste or domestic refuse; rubbish. The unwanted or useless material discarded or rejected.

Example

"The city's garbage collection service was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in waste."

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