Dictionary Entry

trash

noun

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Meaning

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Waste material or unwanted items that are thrown away.

Example Sentence

Please put your empty juice box in the trash can after you finish it.

Usage Note

Used to refer to discarded items, waste, or things considered worthless. Can also be used as a verb meaning to damage or ruin something, or to discard it.

Synonyms

garbage rubbish waste junk refuse debris

Antonyms

valuables treasures essentials assets goods possessions