trash can

noun
UK: /ˈtræʃ kæn/
US: /ˈtræʃ kæn/

  1. A container for putting unwanted things.

    1. Please, throw the paper in the trash can.
    2. The overflowing trash can needs to be emptied before it attracts flies.

  2. A receptacle, often made of metal or plastic, used for the temporary storage of waste.

    1. He tossed the crumpled paper into the trash can without looking.
    2. The city provides residents with large trash cans for weekly waste collection.

Synonyms

garbage can rubbish bin wastebasket dustbin
trash can transitive-verb

  1. To discard something as worthless or unnecessary.

    1. Don't trash can that idea yet; it might be useful.
    2. The company decided to trash can the entire marketing campaign after poor results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trash can" in English means: A container for putting unwanted things., A receptacle, often made of metal or plastic, used for the temporary storage of waste..

The phonetic transcription of "trash can" is /ˈtræʃ kæn/ in British English and /ˈtræʃ kæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trash can": garbage can, rubbish bin, wastebasket, dustbin.

Example usage of "trash can": "Please, throw the paper in the trash can.". More examples on the page.