dumpster diving
"Dumpster diving" involves searching through discarded items to find usable goods, a practice common in urban areas and often motivated by resourcefulness or necessity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, American English)The act of searching through waste containers to find items that can be reused, repurposed, or recycled.
Example
- Many people practice dumpster diving to find perfectly good items that others have thrown away.
- Dumpster diving can yield surprising finds, from furniture to electronics.
B2Urban Foraging
(informal)The practice of scavenging through dumpsters and trash bins for discarded food, clothing, or other usable goods.
Example
- In some cities, dumpster diving is a common way to reduce food waste.
- She turned to dumpster diving to find clothes and household items.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dumpster diving":
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