A bin is a container for rubbish or other materials.
The idea
In British English bin often means a rubbish container. In American English trash can is common; bin also names containers for storage.
Examples
- Put the paper in the bin.
- The bin is under the desk.
- We have two bins in the kitchen.
- Please empty the bin before dinner.
- Is there a bin near the door?
- The blue bin is for bottles.
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Watch out
Do not assume bin always means rubbish: context can indicate storage or recycling.
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Choose the answer. There are two ___ outside. (bins / bin)
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bins
bins is plural after two.
Choose the answer. Put the wrapper ___ the bin. (in / from)
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in
in puts the paper inside.
Choose the answer. In American English a rubbish container is often a ___. (trash can / toothbrush)
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trash can
trash can is a common American term.
Practice round
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Choose the answer. There are two ___ outside. (bins / bin)
Choose the answer. Put the wrapper ___ the bin. (in / from)
Choose the answer. In American English a rubbish container is often a ___. (trash can / toothbrush)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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