ashtray
pronunciation
How to pronounce ashtray in British English:
UK [ˈæʃtreɪ]
How to pronounce ashtray in American English:
US [ˈæʃtreɪ]
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- Noun:
- a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
Word Origin
- ashtray (n.)
- 1857 as a receptacle for smokers' ashes, from ash (n.1) + tray.
Example
- 1. The mechanic opens the ashtray and pushes the cigarette lighter in .
- 2. He dashed to smash the fashionable ashtray with cash .
- 3. He smashed out a cigarette in the ashtray and stood up .
- 4. Could you get me an ashtray ?
- 5. I 'll get you an ashtray .