Dictionary Entry
bin
nounFind the meaning of the word bin, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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A container, often with a lid, used for storing or holding things, especially waste materials like trash or recycling.
Example Sentence
Remember to put the empty plastic bottles in the recycling bin.
Usage Note
The word "bin" is frequently used to describe containers for waste, such as a 'dustbin' or 'recycling bin'. It can also refer to a storage container for other items, like a 'toy bin' or 'storage bin'. As a verb, to 'bin' something means to throw it away or put it into a bin.
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