Synonyms for

Bin

Verb / bɪn / Another word for bin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A container for storing things, especially household waste.

Synonyms & similar words

binful bin bankidentificationnumber abatransitnumber litterbin dumpster composter depository skip dustbin

Synonyms by register

Formal

receptacle container repository

Informal

can trash can garbage can dustbin

Literary

casket urn

Antonyms

full plentiful overflowing stocked complete

Common collocations

  • waste bin
  • recycling bin
  • dust bin
  • trash bin
  • wheelie bin
  • empty the bin
  • put in the bin

Word family

noun bin
verb bin

Usage note

Primarily used in British English for a container for rubbish. In American English, 'trash can' or 'garbage can' is more common. The verb 'to bin' means to discard something.

Example sentences

  1. I put the empty cans in the bin for recycling.
  2. The garbage truck empties the bin on Tuesdays.
  3. The bin was overflowing with trash.
  4. We need to take the bin out to the curb.
  5. My mom asked me to take the trash from the kitchen to the bin outside.

Quotes

  • The bin is where we throw things we don't want anymore.
  • One man's trash is another man's treasure, but it still belongs in the bin.
  • It's important to put the trash in the bin so we can keep our environment clean.

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