bin — a container for storing or disposing of items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a container for storing or disposing of items
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪn/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the bin is his personal buffet restaurant.
- Don't bin that report yet - the boss might ask for it.
- He accidentally binned his lottery ticket worth a million dollars.
bin
NOUN[/bɪn/]
a container for storing or disposing of items
She tossed the empty coffee cup into the recycling bin by the door.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'binne', which referred to a basket or box used for storage. Originally denoting a container for grain and provisions, the term has evolved in modern English to encompass waste containers and receptacles of various kinds.
Breakdown
Old English 'binne' (basket, box) → Modern English 'bin'. The word likely shares proto-Germanic roots related to storage containers, with the -ne suffix characteristic of Old English noun formations.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the bin is his personal buffet restaurant.”
“Don't bin that report yet - the boss might ask for it.”
“He accidentally binned his lottery ticket worth a million dollars.”
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