bin
word
/ˈbɪn/
bin
/bˈɪn/
bin
Definition
A bin is a container used for holding things, especially for storing rubbish or organizing items.
Usage & Nuances
In British English, 'bin' often means 'trash can' or 'garbage can,' especially for household waste. In American English, 'bin' usually refers to a storage box, not a trash can. Common phrases: 'put it in the bin,' 'recycling bin.'
Spanish: cubo - contenedor - papeleraPortuguese (BR): lixeira - caixote - recipientePortuguese (PT): caixote - recipiente - lixeiraChinese (Simplified): 垃圾桶 - 箱子Chinese (Traditional): 垃圾桶 - 箱子Hindi: डिब्बा - कूड़ेदानArabic: سلة - حاويةBengali: বিন - বাক্স (সংরক্ষণের জন্য) - ডাস্টবিন (আবর্জনার জন্য)Russian: мусорное ведро - контейнер (для хранения)Japanese: ゴミ箱 - 容器 (収納用)Vietnamese: thùng rác - thùng chứaKorean: 쓰레기통 - 상자 (보관용)Turkish: çöp kutusu - kutu (saklama için)Urdu: کچرے کا ڈبہ - ڈبہ (چیزیں رکھنے کے لیے)Indonesian: tempat sampah - kotak (penyimpanan)
Example Sentences
The toys are in that large bin.
basic
Put the recyclable bottles in a separate bin.
basic
I can't find the remote—did you check the bin by the couch?
natural
She keeps all her winter clothes in a plastic bin under the bed.
natural
Please throw your trash in the bin.
basic
If the bin is full, don't try to force more in—just empty it!
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