Used in a Sentence

trashcan

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for trashcan.

Editorial note

I don't find lobsters scurrying behind my trashcan though.

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Quick take

Alternative form of trash can. [(US, Philippines) A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.]

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative form of trash can. [(US, Philippines) A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for trashcan.

noun

Alternative form of trash can. [(US, Philippines) A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.]

Example sentences

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I don't find lobsters scurrying behind my trashcan though.

2

It's like saying that food in New York is awful because you reached into a trashcan and found a rancid bagel, but is awesome in Chicago because you looked up the nicest restaurant and spent $500 on a meal there.

3

Those drives even wallop the “trashcan” Mac Pros.

Quote examples

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Those drives even wallop the “trashcan” Mac Pros.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use trashcan in a sentence?

I don't find lobsters scurrying behind my trashcan though.

What does trashcan mean?

Alternative form of trash can. [(US, Philippines) A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.]

What part of speech is trashcan?

trashcan is commonly used as noun.