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Definition bin in British English

bin noun

[countable] noun
/bɪn/
1

a container for putting rubbish in. A bin without a lid for paper or other dry rubbish is also called a waste paper basket and a large bin that is kept outside is also called a dustbin

Example

It's time you threw those shoes in the bin.

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2

a container for storing something, especially a large amount

Example

a compost bin

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Definition bin in British English