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wastebasket
This term refers specifically to a small container for dry waste, often associated with indoor environments like offices, bedrooms, or classrooms. It carries a connotation of convenience and tidiness, distinguishing it from larger, outdoor "trash cans" or "bins" used for heavier refuse.
In American English, "wastebasket" is the standard term for this specific item, whereas British English speakers are more likely to use "waste paper bin" or simply "bin." The word implies a lightweight construction, historically made of wicker or wire, though modern versions are typically plastic or metal.
Meanings
Examples
Please throw that scrap paper in the wastebasket.
The wastebasket under the desk is already overflowing.
I accidentally knocked over the wastebasket while reaching for my bag.
He crumpled the failed draft and flung it toward the wastebasket.
The janitor emptied every wastebasket in the hallway.