Synonyms for
Trash
Definition
Things that are no longer useful or wanted, or things that are considered low quality or worthless.
Synonyms & similar words
pan
tearapart
crank
methamphetaminehydrochloride
junk
scum
methedrine
rubbish
scrap
folderol
applesauce
chalk
deoxyephedrine
shabu
ice
codswallop
glass
trumpery
methamphetamine
tripe
chickenfeed
meth
wishwash
garbage
junk
rubbish
debris
waste
refuse
scrap
clutter
detritus
litter
dregs
leavings
remains
discard
rubble
scraps
debris
drivel
dross
offal
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- take out the trash
- trash can
- trash bag
- household trash
- trash collection
- trash disposal
- trash heap
- trash talk
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'trash' often refers to discarded or worthless material. As a verb, it means to destroy or ruin something, often in a careless or violent way.
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Example sentences
- The park was littered with trash after the concert.
- My room is a mess because I haven't taken out the trash.
- I don't like to waste food, so I try to use up all my leftovers instead of throwing them in the trash.
- We found a lot of old furniture and broken appliances in the trash pile behind the store.
Quotes
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
The trash can is my best friend.
I threw out all my ex's belongings in the trash.