Cool MateMeaning of Garbage
waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
In simple words: Waste material; things that are no longer useful.
Garbage in a sentence
- Please take out the garbage before the truck arrives.
- The garbage was piled high after the party last night.
- Don't throw your garbage on the ground; use a trash can.
- He thinks that these ideas are garbage and not worth discussing.
- I need to sort the garbage into recyclable and non-recyclable bins.
How to use Garbage
Used in everyday conversation when discussing waste. Avoid in formal writing—consider using 'waste' or 'refuse' instead.
Grammar pattern
noun + verb (e.g. 'throw away + garbage')
Memory hint
Think of a 'garbage can'—a place where you throw out unwanted things.
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Collocations with Garbage
Synonyms for Garbage
Common mistakes with Garbage
- Confused with 'rubbish' (common in British English) but both can be used in different regions.
- Using it to describe something worthless in a non-literal sense can sound informal.
- Mixing up 'garbage' with 'recycling'—not all waste is garbage.
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Garbage in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قمامة
مواد نفايات؛ أشياء لم تعد مفيدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আবর্জনা
বর্জ্য পদার্থ; যে জিনিসগুলি আর ব্যবহারযোগ্য নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Müll
Abfallmaterial; Dinge, die nicht mehr nützlich sind.
- SpanishEspañol
Basura
Material desechado; cosas que ya no son útiles.
- Persianفارسی
آشغال
مواد زائد؛ چیزهایی که دیگر مفید نیستند.
- FrenchFrançais
Ordures
Matières résiduelles ; choses qui ne sont plus utiles.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कचरा
बेकार सामान; ऐसी चीज़ें जो अब काम की नहीं हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Spazzatura, Rifiuti
Materiale di scarto; cose che non sono più utili.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lixo
Material de descarte; coisas que não são mais úteis.
- RussianРусский
Мусор
Отходы; вещи, которые больше не нужны.
- Urduاردو
کچرا
فضول مواد؛ ایسی چیزیں جو اب کارآمد نہیں ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
垃圾
废弃物；不再有用的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Garbage
What does Garbage mean?
Waste material; things that are no longer useful.
What is the definition of Garbage?
waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
How do you use Garbage in a sentence?
Please take out the garbage before the truck arrives.
Can you give another example of Garbage?
The garbage was piled high after the party last night.
What are synonyms for Garbage?
Common alternatives include rubbish.
What is the opposite of Garbage?
Opposite meanings include treasure, value.
What words go with Garbage?
It commonly pairs with household, kitchen, rotting, bag, pile, tons, take out, collect, remove, bag, can, truck, throw something in the garbage, household, kitchen, rotting, bag, pile, tons, take out, collect, remove, bag, can, truck, throw something in the garbage, absolute, complete, pure, garbage in, garbage out, a piece of garbage, a pile of garbage.
What are common mistakes when using Garbage?
Confused with 'rubbish' (common in British English) but both can be used in different regions. Using it to describe something worthless in a non-literal sense can sound informal. Mixing up 'garbage' with 'recycling'—not all waste is garbage.
How do you pronounce Garbage?
US: /["/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Garbage?
Used in everyday conversation when discussing waste. Avoid in formal writing—consider using 'waste' or 'refuse' instead.
What CEFR level is Garbage?
"Garbage" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.