ashcan

[US]/æʃkæn/
[UK]/ˈæʃkən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A container for garbage or waste.; A deep-sea bomb.
Word Forms
Pluralashcans

Phrases & Collocations

ashcan liner

empty the ashcan

ashcan fire

kick an ashcan

ashcan dive

trash can/ashcan

Example Sentences

the old ashcan in the alley was overflowing with garbage.

he threw the crumpled paper into the ashcan.

she found a treasure hidden in the ashcan.

the city installed new ashcans to keep the streets clean.

don't forget to empty the ashcan before the weekend.

he was so angry that he kicked the ashcan.

they painted the ashcan to make it more attractive.

the ashcan was filled with old newspapers and bottles.

he noticed a strange smell coming from the ashcan.

she decided to decorate the ashcan for the community event.

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