ash can

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ash kan]
- /æʃ kæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ash kan]
- /æʃ kæn/

Definitions of ash can words

noun ash can a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse. 1
noun ash can Slang. a depth charge. 1
noun ash can Movies. an arc light of 1000 watts, enclosed in a reflector. 1

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Origin of ash can

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; ash1 + can2

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Parts of speech for Ash can

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ash can popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for ash can

noun ash can

trash can — a container for the disposal of dry waste matter.
wastepaper basket — a standing basket for wastepaper, small items of trash, etc.
dustbin — an ashcan; garbage can.
wastebasket — a standing basket for wastepaper, small items of trash, etc.
garbage can — a container, usually of metal or plastic, for the disposal of waste matter, especially kitchen refuse.

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