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Bin Definition & Meaning

bin
noun
  1. a container; usually has a lid
  2. the quantity contained in a bin
  3. an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
verb
  1. store in bins

"Bin" in song lyrics

See how bin is used in real songs:

  • "Keep that paper coming in like a recycle bin"
    The 49ers — Windows Down
  • "New millenium, mad cows and Pentium, process the hostage, lock him in the petting bin"
    Aesop Rock — Bracket Basher
  • "You gots a baby and a bin"
    Camoflauge — Cut Friends

Usage tips for "bin"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bin mean?
a container; usually has a lid the quantity contained in a bin an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself store in bins
What part of speech is bin?
Bin is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bin have?
Bin has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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