trash can

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trash kan]
- /træʃ kæn/
- /træʃ kæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trash kan]
- /træʃ kæn/

Definitions of trash can words

noun trash can a container for the disposal of dry waste matter. 1
noun trash can dustbin, rubbish bin 1
countable noun trash can A trash can is a large round container which people put their rubbish in and which is usually kept outside their house. 0

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Parts of speech for Trash can

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trash can popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for trash can

noun trash can

ash can — a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse.
ashcan — a large can for ashes and trash
dumpster — a large metal bin for refuse designed to be hoisted onto a specially equipped truck for emptying or hauling away.
dustbin — an ashcan; garbage can.
garbage can — a container, usually of metal or plastic, for the disposal of waste matter, especially kitchen refuse.

All 7 Synonyms of trash can