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Cuspidor (Noun)

Meaning

A receptacle for spit (usually in a public place).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Old movies often show men spitting into a brass cuspidor at the local barber shop.
  • After quitting chewing tobacco, Jack made it a point to avoid the cuspidor at the convenience store.
  • In the 1950s, the barber would carefully place the cuspidor at a customer's feet before starting his shave.
  • The doctor's office had a discreet cuspidor for patients to spit into after their dentist appointments.
  • Although no longer widely used, some ornate antique cuspidors still adorn the walls of old theaters.

Synonyms

  • Spittoon

Hypernyms

  • Receptacle
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