Meaning of the word wastebasket in English
What does wastebasket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wastebasket
US /ˈweɪstˌbæs.kət/
UK /ˈweɪstˌbæs.kət/
Noun
1.
a basket or container for waste paper and other rubbish
Example:
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He crumpled the paper and threw it into the wastebasket.
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The office wastebasket was overflowing with discarded documents.
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