Definition of «wastebasket»

A wastebasket is a container used to hold and store garbage, rubbish or other unwanted materials until it can be disposed of. It typically has an opening at the top for easy disposal of items and may have a lid to prevent spillage when being carried or moved. The term "wastebasket" refers not only to the container itself but also to the act of discarding something considered worthless, unnecessary or unwanted.

Usage examples

The office manager placed a new wastebasket in each cubicle to encourage employees to dispose of their trash properly.
After cleaning out the garage, I threw all the old junk into the wastebasket for disposal.
The janitorial staff emptied the wastebaskets every evening to ensure a clean and neat workspace for the employees.
In an effort to reduce paper waste, the company implemented a policy of placing a small wastebasket at each employee's desk for easy recycling of paper materials.
My cat enjoys playing with crumpled balls of paper, so I keep a wastebasket filled with them in the living room.

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Definition of «wastebasket»

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