bin

[bɪn]

bin Definition

• 1. a container for holding waste
• 2. a storage container for goods
• 3. a device for storing data in a computer

Using bin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please put the empty bottles in the recycling bin.

• Example

  The warehouse has several large bins for storing inventory.

• Example

  The computer's recycle bin stores deleted files until they are permanently removed.

bin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bin

• trash can
• garbage can
• waste bin
• storage container
• data repository

Phrases with bin

• dustbin

  a container for household waste

  Example

  The dustbin was overflowing with garbage.

• wheelie bin

  a type of waste container with wheels and a hinged lid

  Example

  The council provides each household with a wheelie bin for their rubbish.

• dumpster diving

  the practice of searching through bins or dumpsters for useful items that have been discarded

  Example

  Some people engage in dumpster diving to find food or other items that are still usable.

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Summary: bin in Brief

The word 'bin' [bɪn] refers to a container for holding waste, such as a trash can or dustbin, or a storage container for goods. It can also refer to a device for storing data in a computer, such as the recycle bin. Phrases like 'wheelie bin' and 'dumpster diving' extend its meaning.