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UK/["/træʃ/"]/US/["/træʃ/"]/

Meaning of Trash

In simple words: Items that are no longer wanted or useful.

Trash in a sentence

  • Don't forget to take out the trash.
  • The subway entrance was blocked with trash.
  • What are these letters doing in the trash?
  • His theories were relegated to the trash heap of history.
  • What's this trash you're watching?
  • He's talking trash *(= nonsense)*.
  • You can buy lots of tacky trash in the souvenir shops, if that's what you want.
  • People can certainly be affected by the trash newspapers they read.
  • They listen to pop music and watch trash TV all day.

How to use Trash

Used in everyday conversations about waste or things that are no longer useful. Not appropriate in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

trash + object

Memory hint

Think of a trash can overflowing with old pizza boxes.

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Collocations with Trash

Opposites of Trash

Common mistakes with Trash

  • Confused with 'rubbish' in British English.
  • Using 'trash' as a verb incorrectly; it’s only a noun in this context.
  • Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I need to trash' instead of 'I need to trash this.'

Compare Trash with Garbage, Waste, Refuse, Litter, Rubbish

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Frequently asked questions about Trash

What does Trash mean?

Items that are no longer wanted or useful.

What is the definition of Trash?

things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them

How do you use Trash in a sentence?

Don't forget to take out the trash.

Can you give another example of Trash?

The subway entrance was blocked with trash.

What are synonyms for Trash?

Common alternatives include garbage, waste, refuse, litter, rubbish.

What is the opposite of Trash?

Opposite meanings include treasure.

What words go with Trash?

It commonly pairs with dump, empty, throw away, bin, can, bag, gutter, street, trailer.

What are common mistakes when using Trash?

Confused with 'rubbish' in British English. Using 'trash' as a verb incorrectly; it’s only a noun in this context. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I need to trash' instead of 'I need to trash this.'

How do you pronounce Trash?

US: /["/træʃ/"]/, UK: /["/træʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Trash?

Used in everyday conversations about waste or things that are no longer useful. Not appropriate in formal writing.

What CEFR level is Trash?

"Trash" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.