B1nounhomeenvironment
US/ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/
UK/ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/
things you throw away; in British speech also nonsense or something of low quality
In context
Don't leave rubbish on the beach, take it home with you.
That's rubbish, I never said that about you, I promise!
The food was rubbish, but the view was amazing.
Words that go with rubbish
noun + noun
- rubbish binPut it in the rubbish bin by the door.
- rubbish collectionRubbish collection is on Tuesdays.
verb + noun
- talk rubbishIgnore him, he's talking rubbish.
noun + preposition
- pile of rubbishThere's a pile of rubbish behind the market.
adjective + noun
- complete rubbishThe ending was complete rubbish.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There are many rubbishes on the street.Correct: There is a lot of rubbish on the street.