I. ˈbin noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English binne, from Old English binn, binne manger, basket, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Gaulish benna two-wheeled cart with a wicker body; akin to Greek phatnē manger, Old English bindan to bind — more at bind
: a box, frame, crib, or enclosed place used for storage
coal bin
apple bin
grain bin
II. transitive verb
( binned ; binned ; binning ; bins )
: to put into a bin ; especially : to stow and age (bottled wine) in a bin
III. ˈbēn noun
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi bīn, from Sanskrit vīṇā
: vina
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification (influenced by bin ) (III) of Hindi ben, from Sanskrit venu bamboo, flute
: pungi