Spell Bee Word: dustbin

Basic Details

Word: Dustbin

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A container for waste or rubbish.

Synonyms: Bin, container, receptacle

Antonyms: Treasure, value

Idioms and Phrases

1. Thrown in the dustbin: To discard something as worthless. Example: "She realised her old notes were no longer useful and decided to throw them in the dustbin."
2. Dustbin mentality: Refers to a way of thinking that disregards valuable ideas. Example: "His dustbin mentality prevented him from seeing the potential in the project."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Please remember to put your litter in the dustbin to keep the park clean.

Example 2: The teacher asked us to empty our dustbins before the lesson started.

Example 3: We found an old toy at the bottom of the dustbin while cleaning the garage.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the idea of the dustbin originated in the early 19th century as cities began to grow? It helped people manage waste more efficiently and keep their surroundings cleaner.

Famous Quote

"If you don’t look after your rubbish, it will end up in someone else's dustbin." – Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "dustbin" mean?

a) A type of plant
b) A container for waste
c) A kitchen utensil
d) A toy

Answer: b) A container for waste

2. Which of these is a synonym of "dustbin"?

a) Plate
b) Bin
c) Chair
d) Table

Answer: b) Bin

3. Which of the following represents an antonym of "dustbin"?

a) Rubbish
b) Waste
c) Treasure
d) Garbage

Answer: c) Treasure

4. Which sentence uses "dustbin" correctly?

a) The cat jumped into the dustbin.
b) She wore her dustbin to the party.
c) He drank from the dustbin.
d) The dustbin flew into the air.

Answer: a) The cat jumped into the dustbin.

5. Which idiom suggests discarding something?

a) Dustbin mentality
b) Thrown in the dustbin
c) A penny for your thoughts
d) The early bird catches the worm

Answer: b) Thrown in the dustbin