What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Wastebasket vs Wastebin - What's the difference?

wastebasket | wastebin |

As nouns the difference between wastebasket and wastebin

is that wastebasket is a receptacle for items that are to be discarded; a rubbish bin; a garbage can. Usually small and used indoors while wastebin is a wastebasket; a bin used for household or office waste.

wastebasket

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A receptacle for items that are to be discarded; a rubbish bin; a garbage can. Usually small and used indoors.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    See also

    *wastepaper basket

    wastebin

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A wastebasket; a bin used for household or office waste.