litter-basket

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Noun litter-basket has 1 sense

litterbin, litter basket, litter-basket - bin (usually in or outside a public building) into which the public can put rubbish
--₁ is a kind of bin

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Litter-basket

Definition:

A litter-basket refers to a container, often made of metal or plastic, placed in public areas to collect and dispose of litter, such as waste paper, food packaging, or other small items.

Examples:

Sense: Container for public litter disposal

1. Please dispose of your trash in the nearest litter-basket.
2. The litter-basket in the park was overflowing with rubbish.
3. Don't throw your waste on the ground; use the litter-basket.

Sense: Popular or local usage

1. In some countries, the term "litter-basket" is used more commonly than "trash can."
2. The city council installed new litter-baskets in popular tourist spots.
3. The local community organized a clean-up drive and placed additional litter-baskets around the neighborhood.