wastebasket

[US]/ˈweɪstˌbɑːskɪt/
[UK]/ˈweɪstˌbæskɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a container for waste paper; a receptacle for trash

Phrases & Collocations

empty wastebasket

full wastebasket

wastebasket liner

wastebasket paper

wastebasket design

wastebasket collection

decorative wastebasket

wastebasket disposal

wastebasket contents

wastebasket usage

Example Sentences

she threw the crumpled paper into the wastebasket.

the wastebasket was overflowing with trash.

he searched the wastebasket for his lost notes.

make sure to empty the wastebasket regularly.

can you pass me the wastebasket, please?

she decorated her wastebasket with colorful stickers.

the wastebasket is located next to the desk.

he was too lazy to walk to the wastebasket.

she organized the papers before placing them in the wastebasket.

don't forget to recycle items from the wastebasket.

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