dustbin

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Nothing was too small to receive attention, if a supervising eye could suggest improvements likely to conduce to the common welfare. Mr. Gordon Burnage, for instance, personally visited dust-bins and back premises, accompanied by a sort of village bailiff, going his round like a commanding officer doing billets."