dumpster

English

A dumpster

Etymology

Genericized brand name, from blend of dump + Dempster. The original brand (and some associated things) are no longer trademarked, because the three trademarks involved have either expired or been cancelled. [1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʌmpstɚ/
  • (file)

Noun

dumpster (plural dumpsters)

  1. (Canada, US) A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.
    • 2020 December, Dave Barry, "Year in review":
      [] with the uncanny ability to always look like he just woke up in a dumpster

Synonyms

  • skip (UK, Australia)
  • communal bin (UK)

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