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dustbin

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌstbɪn/

The English word “dustbin” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.

Etymology

From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.

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