spittoon
2 synonyms for spittoon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A container for spitting into, traditionally used by people chewing tobacco or taking snuff.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cuspidor
spit bucket
How to use spittoon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
brass spittoon
spit into a spittoon
an old spittoon
spittoon by the bar
Spittoon is a plain, everyday noun with no particular formal or informal marking.
Etymology
The word is formed in English by adding the ending -oon to spit.
Full origin of spittoon →Frequently asked questions
What is a spittoon used for?
A spittoon is a container people spit into, especially when chewing tobacco or taking snuff.
What is another word for spittoon?
Cuspidor is a well-known alternative name for a spittoon.
Where does the word spittoon come from?
It is simply the word spit with the ending -oon added to form a noun.
