Spittoon (Noun)
Meaning
A receptacle for spit (usually in a public place).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In the 19th-century tavern, a large brass spittoon sat in the center of the room for patrons to use.
- The old barroom still had a spittoon in the corner for those who still chewed tobacco.
- A spittoon is often depicted in Western movies as a staple of the classic American saloon.
- Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, spittoons could be found in many public places, including train stations and hotels.
- A vintage spittoon was on display at the museum exhibit as an example of a bygone era.