What does TRASH mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "trash": Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:
  • Noun: waste material; something that is of poor quality or worthless
  • Verb: to discard or get rid of something
  • Adjective: of poor quality; worthless
Pronunciations:
  • US: /træʃ/
  • UK: /træʃ/
Origin and Usage:

The word "trash" originated in Middle English and originally referred to a container for holding waste. It later came to refer to the waste material itself. The verb form of the word, meaning to discard or get rid of something, came into use in the 16th century. The adjective form, meaning of poor quality or worthless, is a more recent usage that emerged in the 20th century.

Synonyms:
  • Noun: garbage, refuse, waste, rubbish
  • Verb: discard, dispose of, throw away
  • Adjective: worthless, useless, inferior
Related Words:
  • Crash
  • Flash
  • Grosh
  • Plush
  • Splash
Example Sentences:
  • The park was littered with trash after the concert.
  • She decided to trash the old furniture and buy new pieces.
  • The movie was so bad that it was considered trash by most critics.


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