pail

Example Sentences

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The complete lineup also included a green pail with a monster design, an orange one with a skeleton design and a white one with a mummy design.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

The simplicity of a brain plopped in a pail for scientific research becomes something of a mordant sight gag.

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2024

It’s that time of the week when your food waste pail is full, and you’re ready to walk your scraps out to the green-waste bin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2023

A garbage pail is placed in one corner in case, well, you know.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

I place it in the pail with the others.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera