wastebasket Definition
a container for waste paper and other small bits of rubbish, typically made of wire or plastic and kept in an office or bedroom.
Using wastebasket: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wastebasket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Please throw the used tissues in the wastebasket.
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The wastebasket is overflowing with paper.
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I need to empty the wastebasket before it gets too full.
wastebasket Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for wastebasket
- trash can
- garbage bin
- rubbish bin
Summary: wastebasket in Brief
'Wastebasket' [weɪstˌbæskɪt] is a noun that refers to a container for waste paper and other small bits of rubbish. It is typically made of wire or plastic and kept in an office or bedroom. Examples include 'Please throw the used tissues in the wastebasket.' and 'I need to empty the wastebasket before it gets too full.' Synonyms include 'trash can', 'garbage bin', and 'rubbish bin'.
