The difference between Dustbin and Wastepaper basket

When used as nouns, dustbin means a bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected, whereas wastepaper basket means a small open container for discarded paper etc.


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  1. Dustbin as a noun (British):

    A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.

  1. Wastepaper basket as a noun:

    A small open container for discarded paper etc; a wastebasket.