trash can
noun
a container for the disposal of dry waste matter.
trash cans
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pluralof trash can.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Savannah and her mother joked about the javelinas, the piglike animals that foraged through the family’s trash cans at night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Coachella’s foundational art scene had a DIY aesthetic, with early pieces including trash cans, alien sculptures and a Tesla coil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
For decades, Japan has enjoyed a reputation as one of the cleanest places in the world, all while having almost no public trash cans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
Now he likes to ride around the neighborhood, knocking over trash cans.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
