Wastepaper

//ˈweɪstˌpeɪpɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
Unwanted paper that has been discarded. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

bones chaff deadwood dishwater dregs dust

Example

"The letter was consigned to the wastepaper basket."

Etymology

From waste + paper.

Related phrases

wastepaper basket wastepaper bin waste paper

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