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
- 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.
- The students watched in horror as the teacher tossed their assignments into the waste-paper basket without even a glance.
- The waste-paper basket beneath Emily's desk contained a treasure trove of discarded ideas and inspirations.
- The office had a designated waste-paper basket for confidential documents that needed to be shredded.
- The receptionist's waste-paper basket was always filled with crumpled receipts and discarded notes.
- The waste-paper basket played a crucial role in the office's recycling program, collecting used paper for repurposing.
- 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.
