dustbin
Plural: dustbins
Noun
- A container for household refuse; a trash can.
- a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
- A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.
Examples
- His opponent’s hopes landed in the DUSTBIN after a successful challenge to their fake word.
Origin / Etymology
From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.
Synonyms
ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, ashcan, garbage can, trash barrel, trash bin, trash can, wastebin, dumpster, garbage pail, rubbish bin, wastepaper basket
Scrabble Score: 10
dustbin: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Worddustbin: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dustbin: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary