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Bin Definition: Waste Container & Storage Uses (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：waste container (bin)
bin
/bɪn/
n.
A container that you put things in when you don't want them anymore, like rubbish.
waste container
➕
/weɪst kənˈteɪnər/
n.
A bin is a container used for disposing of unwanted items, such as household trash or rubbish.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'binne' (basket), from Latin 'benna' (a wicker basket).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a 'basket inside' — bin = basket + in. Sounds like 'been', so 'I've been putting things in the bin'.
📖 Example
Can you take out the kitchen bin? It's almost full.
Please take out the kitchen bin because it is almost full.
🔗 Collocations
rubbish bin – A container for garbage or waste
kitchen bin – A bin specifically placed in a kitchen for food scraps and packaging
bin liner – A plastic bag placed inside a bin to hold waste
🔄 Synonyms
trash can (n.) – A container for disposing of waste, common in American English
wastebasket (n.) – A small container for paper waste, often used in offices
dumpster (n.) – A large metal container for rubbish, typically used outside buildings
🚫 Antonyms
treasure chest (n.) – A container for storing valuable items, the opposite of a waste bin
collection box (n.) – A container for donations, not for discarding things
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originally a container for grain or bread. In modern British English, 'bin' is the standard term for a rubbish container; in American English, 'trash can' is more common.
Meaning 2：storage container (bin)
bin
/bɪn/
n.
A container with a lid, used to store things and keep them tidy.
storage container
➕
/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ kənˈteɪnər/
n.
A bin is a container with a lid used to store items neatly, such as toys, clothes, or old photographs.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I keep all my old photos in a plastic storage bin under the bed.
I store my old photographs in a plastic storage bin placed under my bed.
🔗 Collocations
storage bin – A container designed for holding and organizing items
plastic bin – A bin made of plastic, often with a snap-on lid
bin organizer – A system of compartments or dividers used inside a bin for sorting
🔄 Synonyms
storage box (n.) – A receptacle for storing items, similar to a bin but often made of cardboard or wood
container (n.) – A general term for any object used to hold or store things
chest (n.) – A large, strong box used for storage, often with a hinged lid
🚫 Antonyms
waste bin (n.) – A bin meant for disposal, not for preserving items
discard pile (n.) – A heap of items thrown away, the opposite of organized storage
🌱 Derivatives
binful (adj.) – As much as a bin can hold
bin storage (n.) – A method of organizing items using bins
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