wastebasket

noun
UK: /ˈweɪst.bɑː.skɪt/
US: /ˈweɪst.bæskɪt/

  1. A container for paper and other waste, often found in an office or home.

    1. I threw the crumpled paper into the wastebasket.
    2. The office wastebasket was overflowing with discarded documents and coffee cups.

Synonyms

trash can garbage can rubbish bin bin

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wastebasket" is /ˈweɪst.bɑː.skɪt/ in British English and /ˈweɪst.bæskɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "wastebasket": "I threw the crumpled paper into the wastebasket.". More examples on the page.