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Definition of sinbin

sinbin

/ˈsɪn.bɪn/
sin · bin
Plural:sinbins
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Past Simple:sinbinned
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Past Participle:sinbinned
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Present Participle:sinbinning
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sinbin Lexical Profile

sinbin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An enclosed area or bench beside a playing field or rink where players are sent to serve a temporary suspension for committing a foul or rule infringement, especially in ice hockey or rugby.

Example

"The defenseman spent two minutes in the sinbin for tripping an opponent near the goal."

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• verb

1

To send an offending player to the penalty box for a temporary suspension from play following a foul or rule violation.

Example

"The referee decided to sinbin the flanker for ten minutes after repeated high tackles."

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• Nearby Words

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sinbad
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since
sincere
sincerely

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in North American ice hockey slang during the 1930s as a humorous rhyming compound of 'sin' and 'bin', and later adopted widely in rugby and other team sports.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinbin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinbin
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