trash can

noun

US
: a container that holds materials that have been thrown away

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This over-the-toilet storage rack provides eight additional tiers of storage space, and even has a convenient spot for your trash can. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 Living roaches were seen behind a trash can and behind a trash can, one in each place. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 And then the front door opened to reveal a woman bringing out a trash can. Jay Glennie, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025 Brush off hair and debris from the surface, then give it a few whacks against the inside of the trash can to knock out some of the dust. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trash can

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“Trash can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20can. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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