First Known Use: before 12th century
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1bin
noun \ˈbin\
: a box that is used for storing things
: a can for trash or garbage
Full Definition of BIN
: a box, frame, crib, or enclosed place used for storage
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Origin of BIN
Middle English binn, from Old English
2bin
verb
: to put (something) in the trash
binnedbin·ning
Full Definition of BIN
transitive verb
: to put into a bin
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First Known Use of BIN
1841
BIN[1] Defined for Kids
bin
noun \ˈbin\
Definition of BIN for Kids
: a box or enclosed place used for storage <a laundry bin>
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