The difference between Trash can and Wastepaper basket

When used as nouns, trash can means a receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials, whereas wastepaper basket means a small open container for discarded paper etc.


check bellow for the other definitions of Trash can and Wastepaper basket

  1. Trash can as a noun (US):

    A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

  1. Wastepaper basket as a noun:

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