dumpster
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Noun — A large metal container for trash, designed to be emptied by a garbage truck.
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Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name, blending "dump" with the surname "Dempster" (the company that made the bins); the trademark has since lapsed and the word is now used generically.
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What does “dumpster” mean?
The word “dumpster” means a large metal container for trash, designed to be emptied by a garbage truck. In plain terms, a large trash bin, usually shared by a building or business, emptied by garbage trucks.
How do you pronounce “dumpster”?
“Dumpster” is pronounced DUHMPST (/ˈdʌmpstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dumpster” in a sentence?
Here is “dumpster” used in a sentence: “The restaurant tossed the spoiled produce into the dumpster out back.”
What part of speech is “dumpster”?
“Dumpster” is a noun.
Is “dumpster” a common word?
“Dumpster” is an uncommon word in modern English.