Dustbin
/ˈdʌst.bɪn/noun
A container for household rubbish or waste.
Did you know?“Dustbin” is a straightforward English compound, born from the practical act of collecting dust and sweepings, not from any occult or ancient ritual language.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
dūst
“fine particles of dry matter; powder”
Old English
OE
binn
“a container, receptacle, or manger”
14th Century
English
dust bin
“a bin or receptacle for dust and sweepings”
19th Century
English
dustbin
“a household container for rubbish and ashes”
Modern English
English
dustbin
“a waste container, especially for household refuse”