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garbage

noun

Find the meaning of the word garbage, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Waste material or unwanted matter that is thrown away.

Example Sentence

Please put all the food scraps and wrappers in the garbage can so the kitchen stays clean.

Usage Note

Used to refer to discarded items, waste products, or anything considered worthless or unwanted that needs to be disposed of, often in a designated bin or area.