What is another word for garbage can?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːbɪd͡ʒ kˈan] (IPA)

Garbage can is a common term used to describe a container designed for holding waste materials, but there are many other synonyms that you can use instead. Trash can, rubbish bin, waste receptacle, refuse container and dumpster are some of the synonyms that you can use when referring to a garbage can. These synonyms describe various types of containers, ranging from small waste baskets for office or home use to larger receptacles for commercial or municipal purposes. Each synonym emphasizes the various types and sizes of containers that can hold waste materials. So, the next time you need to refer to a garbage can, consider using one of these synonyms to add more variety to your language.

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What are the hypernyms for Garbage can?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Garbage can

  • January is the garbage can of movies in America, directly after all the Oscar contenders have been out.
    Michael Caine
  • Modern industrial civilization has developed within a certain system of convenient myths. The driving force of modern industrial civilization has been individual material gain, which is accepted as legitimate, even praiseworthya society that is based on this principle will destroy itself in time. It can only persistas long as it is possible to pretend that the destructive forces that humans create are limited, that the world is an infinite resource, andan infinite garbage can.Either the general population will take control of its own destiny and will concern itself with community interests, guided by values of solidarity, sympathy and concern for others, or alternatively there will be no destiny for anyone to control.The question is whether privileged elite should dominate mass communication and should use this powerto impose necessary illusions, to manipulate and deceive the stupid majority and remove them from the public arena. The question in brief, is whether democracy and freedom are values to be preserved or threats to be avoided. In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than values to be treasured; they may well be essential to survival.
    Noam Chomsky
  • They went on playing quietly and waiting for Sam (who had gone back to the bedroom to seek Tommy) and for their turns to see Mother. Bonnie meanwhile, with a rueful expression, was leaning out the front window, and presently she could not help interrupting them, 'Why is my name Mrs Cabbage, why not Mrs Garlic or Mrs Horse Manure?' They did not hear her, so intent were they, visiting each other and inquiring after the health of their respective new babies. They did not hear her complaining to Louie that, instead of being Mrs Grand Piano or Mrs Stair Carpet, they called her Garbage, 'Greta Garbage, Toni Toilet,' said she laughing sadly, 'because they always see me out there with the garbage can and the wet mop; association in children's naïve innocent minds you see!' 'Oh no, it isn't that, protested Louie, Garbage is just a funny word: they associate you with singing and dancing and all those costumes you have in your trunk!' 'Do you think so?' Bonnie was tempted to believe. 'Mrs Strip Tease?'
    Christina Stead

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