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- [ash-kan]
- /ˈæʃˌkæn/
- /ˈæʃkæn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ash-kan]
- /ˈæʃˌkæn/
Definitions of ashcan word
- noun ashcan a large can for ashes and trash 3
- noun ashcan depth charge 3
- noun ashcan a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse. 1
- noun ashcan Slang. a depth charge. 1
- noun ashcan Movies. an arc light of 1000 watts, enclosed in a reflector. 1
- noun ashcan A metal receptacle for trash or ashes. 1
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Origin of ashcan
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 Ashcan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ashcan 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ashcan usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ashcan
noun ashcan
- trash can — a container for the disposal of dry waste matter.
- circular file — a wastebasket
- dustbin — an ashcan; garbage can.
- wastepaper basket — a standing basket for wastepaper, small items of trash, etc.
- compost heap — an outdoor pile of compostabale material that degrades into compost
Top questions with ashcan
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