waste-paper basket Synonyms

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waste-paper basket Meaning

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waste-paper basket (n)

a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish

waste-paper basket Sentence Examples

  1. The waste-paper basket stood empty, inviting discarded papers to fill its spacious depths.
  2. The cluttered desk was adorned with a lone waste-paper basket, overflowing with forgotten memos.
  3. Jane reached down to deposit the torn envelope in the waste-paper basket, but it missed and fluttered to the floor.
  4. The janitor wheeled the overflowing waste-paper basket through the hallways, its contents threatening to spill.
  5. The students watched in horror as the teacher tossed their assignments into the waste-paper basket without even a glance.
  6. The waste-paper basket beneath Emily's desk contained a treasure trove of discarded ideas and inspirations.
  7. The office had a designated waste-paper basket for confidential documents that needed to be shredded.
  8. The receptionist's waste-paper basket was always filled with crumpled receipts and discarded notes.
  9. The waste-paper basket played a crucial role in the office's recycling program, collecting used paper for repurposing.
  10. The town's waste-paper basket was overflowing with discarded flyers, creating an unsightly eyesore.

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a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish

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The waste-paper basket stood empty, inviting discarded papers to fill its spacious depths.

The cluttered desk was adorned with a lone waste-paper basket, overflowing with forgotten memos.

Jane reached down to deposit the torn envelope in the waste-paper basket, but it missed and fluttered to the floor.

The janitor wheeled the overflowing waste-paper basket through the hallways, its contents threatening to spill.