ashtray

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English

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An ashtray made of glass

Etymology

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From ash +‎ tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

Pronunciation

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

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ashtray (plural ashtrays)

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

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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