ashcan

Meaning

Noun

1. A container for collecting ashes, especially from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere.
2. A dustbin, trash can, or the like.
3. (US, slang) A kind of large firecracker.

Verb

To throw out like rubbish; to ditch or trash.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.
2. (not-comparable) Describing a comic book originally published solely to retain ownership of a trademark, not intended for general release; later used for promotional comic books intended for limited release to the public.

Synonyms

dustbin

ash bin

ash-bin

ashbin

trash bin

wastebin

trash barrel

trash can

garbage can

trashcan

rubbish bin

litter bin

litterbin

garbage pail

Translations

poubelle

cendrier

lata de lixo

σκουπιδοτενεκές

τέφροδοχείο

corbeille

boîte à ordures

bidone della spazzatura

pattumiera

asbak

vuilnisemmer

ferro-velho

lixeira

depósito de cinza

Etymology

From ash + can.