🇬🇧🇨🇳 rubbish - 垃圾 : English Lesson

Meaning of "rubbish" ("垃圾"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Rubbish is anything that people throw away because it is no longer needed, broken, or just plain useless. This can include banana peels, old newspapers, empty chip bags, or that weird sock with no match. People also use “rubbish” to describe things they think are nonsense, like when your little brother says he can fly but only when no one is looking.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The movie was so boring that even the rubbish in the cinema had a better storyline.

The raccoons in my neighborhood treat our rubbish like a buffet.

When I took out the rubbish, I swear I saw it wave goodbye.

My dad tried to fix the toaster, but now it’s just fancy rubbish.

I told my teacher my dog ate my homework, but she said that was rubbish—even though it was true!

Sam saw a park bench full of rubbish. A dog ate one bit of rubbish and made a mess. Sam put the rubbish in a big bag. The bag was full of rubbish and it had a bad smell. Sam put the bag in the bin. The park had new bins for rubbish. People smiled and Sam felt happy.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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