Ashcan
Pronunciation: /ˈæʃkən/
Ashcan (noun)
- A container used for holding garbage or waste, especially ashes.
- A group of American artists known for painting everyday urban life in the early 20th century.
Examples
- He threw the paper into the ashcan.
- The ashcan was full by the end of the day.
Common collocations: empty the ashcan, throw into the ashcan, full ashcan, Ashcan School, Ashcan artist