dumpster

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Noun dumpster has 1 sense

Dumpster - a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste
--₁ is a kind of container

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Dictionary Term: Dumpster

Definition:

A dumpster is a large, movable waste bin designed for easily loading, hauling, and storing trash or waste materials.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Popular Usage:

A dumpster, commonly used in urban environments, is typically found behind buildings, construction sites, or residential areas, serving as a temporary storage unit for various kinds of waste materials before being emptied by waste management services.

Example sentence: I threw all the old furniture in the dumpster.

2. Noun - Local Usage:

In some regions, the term "dumpster" might be used interchangeably with similar waste containers such as "skip" or "roll-off bin". This local usage can vary depending on the location.

Example sentence: We need to rent a dumpster for the construction project.

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3. Verb:

The term "dumpster" can also be used as a verb, meaning to dispose of or discard something in a dumpster.

Example sentence: I need to dumpster all these old papers.