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bin

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bɪn/

Forms: bins

bin means: A container where you put things you want to throw away.

noun

RUBBISH CONTAINERA2

A container where you put things you want to throw away.

  • Put the paper in the bin.
  • The kitchen bin is full.
  • Have you emptied the bins?

Similar words: trash can, wastebasket

Common phrases: rubbish bin, kitchen bin

STORAGE CONTAINERB1

A large container or enclosed space for keeping things.

  • Keep the toys in this bin.
  • Workers filled the bins with apples.
  • The grain bin stood beside the barn.

Similar words: container

Common phrases: storage bin, grain bin

verb

THROW AWAYB2

To throw something away or decide not to use it.

  • Bin those old receipts.
  • We binned the plan after seeing the cost.
  • Should I bin this broken radio?

Similar words: throw away, discard, scrap

Opposites: keep

Common phrases: bin something, bin the idea

PUT IN STORAGEC2

To put something into a container or storage space.

  • They bin the grain after harvest.
  • The wine was binned in the cellar.
  • Workers binned the apples for storage.

Similar words: store

Common phrases: bin the grain, bin the wine

Questions about bin

What does bin mean?

A container where you put things you want to throw away.

What is bin in other languages?

Türkçe: çöp kutusu · Español: cubo de basura · Français: poubelle · Deutsch: Mülleimer · Italiano: pattumiera · 日本語: ごみ箱

How do you pronounce bin?

It is pronounced /bɪn/.

How do you use bin in a sentence?

Put the paper in the bin. The kitchen bin is full.

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