Meaning of bin in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bɪn/

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1. Verb

   bin

   Definitions

   1. store in bins

2. Noun

   bin

   Etymology

   Old English bin(n), binne, of Celtic origin; related to Welsh ben‘cart’. The original meaning was ‘receptacle’ in a general sense; also ‘a receptacle for provender in a stable’ and ‘container for grain, bread, or other foodstuffs’. The sense ‘receptacle for rubbish’ dates from the mid 19th century

   Definitions

   1. a container

   Examples

   • « usually has a lid »
3. 2. the quantity contained in a bin
4. 3. an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations

   Examples

   • « the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself »