trash can

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noun

a container for the disposal of dry waste matter.

Compare garbage can.

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Related Words for trash can

dustbin, wastebasket, skip, ashcan

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Historical Examples of trash can

Perry slowly set down the ice-cream cone on the lid of the trash-can beside him.
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British Dictionary definitions for trash can

trash can

noun

a US name for dustbin Also called: ash can, garbage can

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