Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garbage
noun
/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/
Definition
Waste or refuse material; what is discarded as no longer useful.
Examples
- The garbage truck comes every Tuesday to collect the waste from our neighborhood.
- Make sure to take out the garbage before it starts to smell.
- We should recycle as much garbage as possible to help the environment.
Meaning
Garbage refers to items that are no longer wanted or needed, often thrown away because they are considered worthless.
Synonyms
- waste
- rubbish
- refuse
- trash
- litter
