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noun

a container, usually of metal or plastic, for the disposal of waste matter, especially kitchen refuse.

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RELATED WORDS

dustbin, ashcan

Nearby words

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  2. garand,
  3. garand rifle,
  4. garb,
  5. garbage,
  6. garbage collection,
  7. garbage in, garbage out,
  8. garbage man,
  9. garbage truck,
  10. garbageman
Compare trash can.

Origin of garbage can

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
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British Dictionary definitions for garbage can

garbage can

noun

US and Canadian a large, usually cylindrical container for refuse, esp one used by a householdAlso called: ash bin, ash can, trash can, (in Britain (and certain other countries)) dustbin
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