bin

¹

[ bin ]

noun

1. a box or enclosed place for storing grain, coal, or the like.

verb (used with object)

, binned, bin·ning.

1. to store in a bin.

bin-

²

1. a combining form meaning “two,” “two at a time,” used in the formation of compound words:

   binary; binocular.

bin

¹

/ bɪn /

noun

1. a large container or enclosed space for storing something in bulk, such as coal, grain, or wool
2. Also calledbread bin a small container for bread
3. Also calleddustbinrubbish bin a container for litter, rubbish, etc
4. 1. a storage place for bottled wine
   2. one particular bottling of wine

verb

1. tr to store in a bin
2. tr to put in a wastepaper bin

bin-

²

prefix

1. a variant, esp before a vowel, of bi- 1

   binocular

Other Words From

• un·binned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bin¹

before 950; Middle English binne, Old English binn ( e ) crib, perhaps < Celtic; compare Welsh benn cart

Origin of bin²

Combining form of Latin bīnī two each, by twos

Word History and Origins

Origin of bin¹

Old English binne basket, probably of Celtic origin; related to bindan to bind

Example Sentences

"We need to conduct a hearing first with BIN and check the reason. Afterwards we will check the legality," he said.

From Reuters

I’m fuming Hermes put my parcel in the bin for a safe place on BIN DAY 😍😍😍😍

From BBC

“We have not seen additional activity targeting BIN since that date,” the company said.

From Seattle Times

All menu items include a BIN number that references The Block’s massive wine list to suggest a wine that will pair with each dish.

From Washington Times

These offers are unlocked using a Citi-specific BIN code, which is simply the first six digits of a Citi credit card.

From Forbes