ashtray

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English[edit]

An ashtray made of glass

Etymology[edit]

From ash +‎ tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/, /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/
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Noun[edit]

ashtray (plural ashtrays)

  1. A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.
    Synonym: ash stand

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Verb[edit]

ashtray (third-person singular simple present ashtrays, present participle ashtraying, simple past and past participle ashtrayed)

  1. (transitive) To use an ashtray.
    to ashtray a cigarette