Meaning of the word garbage in English

What does garbage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

garbage

US /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

UK /ˈɡɑː.bɪdʒ/

waste material or unwanted items that are thrown away

Example:

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Please take out the garbage.

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The street was littered with garbage.

Synonym:

trash refuse waste rubbish

something that is of very poor quality or of no value

Example:

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His new movie is absolute garbage.

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Don't listen to that garbage; it's all lies.

Synonym:

nonsense rubbish drivel bunk