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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There was a skid, followed by the unmistakable sound of dog meeting trash cans: bowling ball, pins.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Department of Fish and Wildlife said that the coyote was likely drawn into populated areas by the smell of food waste, unsecured trash cans or pet food left outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
Nara Park, famous for its free-roaming wild deer, installed trash cans last year for the first time in four decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 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
A young woman walked past, her arms swinging loosely, oblivious to the clanking trash cans.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
