garbage

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡɑrbɪd͡ʒ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: gar‧bage

Noun

Singular garbage

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Garbage is any waste that is left over or anything that is thought to be worthless.
   • Synonyms: junk, trash, waste, refuse and rubbish
   • Antonyms: treasure and prize
2. (uncountable) Garbage is nonsense or gibberish.

Related words

• garbage can
• garbage man
• garbage truck