dumpster

/ˈdʌmpstɚ/

dumpster means A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.

dumpster is pronounced /ˈdʌmpstɚ/.

Etymology

Genericized brand name, from blend of dump + Dempster. The original brand (and some associated things) are no longer trademarked, because the three trademarks involved have either expired or been cancelled. By surface analysis, dump + -ster.

noun

A large, usually metal trash receptacle designed to be hoisted up by a garbage truck in order to be emptied.

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Words closest in meaning

By meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.

dumpcart 66% match — A cart, often two-wheeled, that can be tilted to empty its contents. vs dumpster →
dumpstering 66% match — Synonym of dumpster diving. vs dumpster →
dumpsterful 66% match — Synonym of skipload. vs dumpster →
dumpage 66% match — The act of dumping loads, e.g. from carts, especially refuse. vs dumpster →
trashbox 65% match — A receptacle for trash. vs dumpster →
dumper 65% match — A small vehicle often used to carry loads and material around, often on building sites; a dumpcart. vs dumpster →
dustbin 65% match — A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can. vs dumpster →
dumpsite 64% match — A dump for garbage, usually a dump that is actively in use; or the location of such a dump vs dumpster →