Garbage (Noun)
Meaning 1
Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
A worthless message.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A receptacle where waste can be discarded; "she tossed the moldy bread into the garbage".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The garbage was overflowing from the can and onto the sidewalk.
- She carefully sorted the recyclables from the garbage before taking it out.
- The smell of rotting food wafted from the garbage dumpster behind the restaurant.
- He tied the garbage bag tightly and placed it in the trash can.
- The city's garbage collection schedule was posted on the website for residents to view.