wastebasket
4 synonyms for wastebasket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small bin, usually kept indoors, for throwing away rubbish.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
waste basket
circular file
wastepaper basket
waste-paper basket
Etymology
From waste + basket.
Full origin of wastebasket →Frequently asked questions
What does “wastebasket” mean?
The word “wastebasket” means a small bin, usually kept indoors, for throwing away rubbish. In plain terms, a small indoor bin for rubbish.
How do you use “wastebasket” in a sentence?
Here is “wastebasket” used in a sentence: “He crumpled the letter and tossed it into the wastebasket.”
What part of speech is “wastebasket”?
“Wastebasket” is a noun.
