trash can

/træʃ kæn/
/træʃ kæn/
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Other forms: trash cans

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