English · Daily Life
bin
/bɪn/
[/bɪn/]
waste container
Beginnernoun
Definition
A container used for putting rubbish or other things in.
Example
She threw the empty wrapper into the bin and wiped the crumbs off the kitchen counter.
She threw the empty wrapper into the bin and wiped the crumbs off the kitchen counter.
Etymology
From Old English 'binn', a manger or basket, possibly of Celtic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
British term for a rubbish container; Americans say 'trash can'.