garbage

/ˈɡɑrbɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

Refuse or waste matter, especially household or industrial waste.

“The city implemented a new recycling program to reduce the amount of garbage on the streets.”

2. verb

To dispose of or throw away (something) as worthless or useless.

“Don’t just garbage that old computer, try to donate it to a charity.”

3. noun

Something worthless or useless.

“He spent all his money on a worthless piece of garbage that he thought was a valuable collectible.”

Synonyms

  • refuse
  • rubbish
  • trash
  • waste

Antonyms

  • precious
  • treasure
  • valuable