Trashcan
noun
A container for holding waste material, typically made of metal or plastic.
Please throw your garbage in the trashcan.
Usage tips
Neutral
kitchen trashcan,outdoor trashcan,recycling trashcan
noun
A decorative or special-purpose container for collecting waste, often used in public spaces.
The park has several decorative trashcans to encourage people to dispose of their litter.
Usage tips
Neutral
public trashcan,decorative trashcan,bin for litter
noun
A container for holding waste material, typically made of metal or plastic.
Please throw your garbage in the trashcan.
Usage tips
Neutral
kitchen trashcan,outdoor trashcan,recycling trashcan
noun
A decorative or special-purpose container for collecting waste, often used in public spaces.
The park has several decorative trashcans to encourage people to dispose of their litter.
Usage tips
Neutral
public trashcan,decorative trashcan,bin for litter
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Container Use
Understand that a trashcan is used for disposing trash.
Make sure the trashcan is emptied regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Value
Be cautious when referring to something as 'in the trashcan' as it may imply worthlessness.
It’s not just junk; it could be valuable!
Pro Tip 3/3Design Variations
There are many types of trashcans designed for specific waste types.
Use a recycling trashcan for recyclable materials.
Pro Tip 1/3Container Use
Understand that a trashcan is used for disposing trash.
Make sure the trashcan is emptied regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Value
Be cautious when referring to something as 'in the trashcan' as it may imply worthlessness.
It’s not just junk; it could be valuable!
Pro Tip 3/3Design Variations
There are many types of trashcans designed for specific waste types.
Use a recycling trashcan for recyclable materials.
Pro Tip 1/3Container Use
Understand that a trashcan is used for disposing trash.
Make sure the trashcan is emptied regularly.
Pro Tip 2/3Expression of Value
Be cautious when referring to something as 'in the trashcan' as it may imply worthlessness.
It’s not just junk; it could be valuable!
Pro Tip 3/3Design Variations
There are many types of trashcans designed for specific waste types.
Use a recycling trashcan for recyclable materials.
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