What is another word for garbage?

Common synonyms for garbage include foodwaste, scraps, refuse, drivel.

What is the opposite of garbage?

Antonyms of garbage include treasure, delicacy, gem, prize, valuable.

Synonyms for

Garbage

Verb / ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ / Another word for garbage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

waste material or unwanted or useless things

Synonyms & similar words

foodwaste scraps refuse drivel trash rubbish waste refuse debris offal scraps junk clutter leavings detritus dregs slop remains scrapings chaff dross litter leftovers residue

Synonyms by register

Formal

refuse waste rubbish detritus

Informal

trash junk crap scraps

Literary

dross offal

Antonyms

treasure delicacy gem prize valuable asset asset

Common collocations

take out the garbage
garbage disposal
garbage can
garbage truck
garbage collection
garbage dump
household garbage

Word family

noun garbage

verb garbage

Usage note

Garbage is a common, everyday term for discarded waste. While 'garbage' can be used as a verb meaning to discard something, this usage is less common than its noun form.