garbage can

/ˌgɑrbɪdʒ ˈkæn/
/ˈgɑbɪdʒ kæn/
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Other forms: garbage cans

Definitions of garbage can
  1. noun
    a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
    synonyms: ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, ashcan, dustbin, trash barrel, trash bin, trash can, wastebin
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    type of:
    bin
    a container; usually has a lid
Pronunciation
US
/ˌgɑrbɪdʒ ˈkæn/
UK
/ˈgɑbɪdʒ kæn/
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