Dustbox

Quick meaning: Dustbox is a noun meaning A waste bin or trash can, for ashes, dust, and other rubbish.

Meaning

A waste bin or trash can, for ashes, dust, and other rubbish.

More Meanings

1. A box inside a vacuum cleaner where collected dust is stored.
2. A box of sand or earth for poultry to take dust baths.
3. (historical) A box containing pounce for drying ink after writing.

Example Sentences

Let her roll in the dust-box near by; feed and water regularly.

Dust boxes are to be erected by the Council, and occupiers are obliged to deposit their dust and ashes in these boxes, under a penalty.

The professor, Dr. Gilbert Gels 29, said the four students had painstakingly rummaged in dust boxes until they found the discarded stencils used to mimeograph the examinations.

For a long period it had been dif ficult to buy dust boxes, but they were now obtainable. He suggested that, in the interests of hygiene, a campaign for the provision by householders of suitable dustboxes should be carried out.

Word Forms

• dustboxes

Synonyms for dustbox

Depending on context, synonyms include dust bin.

Related Dictionary Tools