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wastebasket Synonyms

Another word for wastebasket

Choosing another word for wastebasket depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small open container used for holding discarded paper and other lightweight, dry refuse, typically placed in an office or room.

Usage Example

"She crumpled the ruined draft of her essay and tossed it into the wastepaper basket."

Strongest
wastepaper basket
trash can
rubbish bin
Strong
litter bin
garbage can
dustbin
bin

• noun (Context 2)

A digital folder or interface element in a computer operating system where deleted files are temporarily stored before they are permanently erased.

Usage Example

"If you accidentally deleted the image, you can still recover it by checking the system's trash."

Strongest
trash
recycle bin
trash can
rubbish bin

• Nearby Words

wassup
wastage
waste
wastebasket
wastebin
wasted
wasteful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wastebasket. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wastebasket
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