trash
word
/ˈtɹæʃ/
trash
/tɹˈæʃ/
trash
Definition
Things that are no longer wanted or useful and are thrown away. In informal English, it can also mean something is very bad or worthless.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday American English for physical waste: 'take out the trash', 'trash can', 'trash bag'. In British English, 'rubbish' is more common. Informally, calling something 'trash' is harsh and insulting. As a verb, 'trash' means to damage badly or criticize strongly.
Spanish: basuraPortuguese (BR): lixoPortuguese (PT): lixoChinese (Simplified): 垃圾Chinese (Traditional): 垃圾Hindi: कचराArabic: قمامة - نفاياتBengali: আবর্জনা - বর্জ্য - বাজে জিনিসRussian: мусор - дряньJapanese: ゴミ - くだらないものVietnamese: rác - đồ bỏ điKorean: 쓰레기 - 형편없는 것Turkish: çöp - berbat şeyUrdu: کچرا - فضول چیزIndonesian: sampah - barang tidak berguna
Example Sentences
There is too much trash on the street.
basic
Please take out the trash before dinner.
basic
He threw the old papers in the trash.
basic
That movie was complete trash, honestly.
natural
Don't leave your coffee cups and trash all over my car.
natural
The critics totally trashed the new album.
natural