garbage
word
/ˈɡɑɹbɪdʒ/
GAR-bij
/ɡˈɑːbɪdʒ/
GAH-bij
Definition
Things that are thrown away because they are no longer wanted or useful. It can also be used informally to describe something as very bad, false, or worthless.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'garbage' is common in North American English; British English more often uses 'rubbish'. Common phrases: 'take out the garbage', 'garbage bag', 'garbage truck'. Informally, 'That’s garbage' means something is nonsense or very poor quality.
Spanish: basuraPortuguese (BR): lixoPortuguese (PT): lixoChinese (Simplified): 垃圾Chinese (Traditional): 垃圾Hindi: कचराArabic: قمامةBengali: আবর্জনা - বর্জ্যRussian: мусорJapanese: ごみVietnamese: rácKorean: 쓰레기Turkish: çöpUrdu: کچراIndonesian: sampah
Example Sentences
Please take the garbage out after dinner.
basic
The garbage smells bad in this room.
basic
He threw the bottle in the garbage.
basic
Don’t believe that article—it’s complete garbage.
natural
The city picks up the garbage every Tuesday morning.
natural
My phone camera is garbage in low light.
natural