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BIN/bɪn/

A bin is a container for rubbish: a rubbish bin, a recycling bin (British). American English often says trash can. Been is have + be. Empty the bin; put it in the bin.

Meaning

A container for rubbish.

Examples

• “Please put the paper in the bin.”
• “The kitchen bin is full.”
• “Do not throw batteries in the ordinary bin.”

Good to know

rubbish/recycling bin (British). Mix-up: been. US: trash can.

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