noun
dustpan
DUHST-pan
noun
1
A flat, handled scoop used with a brush to collect swept-up dirt.
"He swept the broken glass into the dustpan."
How to Use Dustpan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe flat scoop you sweep rubbish into with a brush.
Common pairings
dustpan and brush
Word Forms
dustpans plural
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Etymology
A simple compound of "dust" and "pan," describing its shape and function.