B1
rubbish vs trash
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rubbishnoun/ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ | Meaning things you throw away; in British speech also nonsense or something of low quality | Goes with rubbish bin | Example Don't leave rubbish on the beach, take it home with you. |
| trashnoun/træʃ/ | Meaning things you throw away; also something of very low quality (mainly American) | Goes with take out the trash | Example Can you take out the trash before you go to work? |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Don't throw it in the , it can be recycled.