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dustbin.

A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʌstbɪn/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.

    Commonwealth · Ireland
Where this word comes from

From dust + bin, as used for disposing of dust (originally ash from domestic fires) and other rubbish.

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