dustpan

[ duhst-pan ]

noun

1. a short-handled shovellike utensil into which dust is swept for removal.

dustpan

/ ˈdʌstˌpæn /

noun

1. a short-handled hooded shovel into which dust is swept from floors, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of dustpan¹

First recorded in 1775–85; dust + pan ¹

Example Sentences

One day he and some of his roommates were cleaning their room and one of the guys threw the dustpan out into the hall.

From The Daily Beast

This left her boss, the commander in chief, to hand his nine-iron to the caddy and grimly ask for broom and dustpan.

From The Daily Beast

As no one had anything to offer in explanation, Peggy went to find the dustpan and was absent for some minutes.

From Project Gutenberg

"I believe you, that it's spoiled," said Isabelle carelessly, dropping it into the dustpan.

From Project Gutenberg

Tommy had gotten a broom and a dustpan and was already raising a cloud of dust by her efforts at sweeping.

From Project Gutenberg

The girl, with no excuse for lingering, reluctantly gathered up her broom and dustpan, and departed.

From Project Gutenberg

"You'll never guess what 'e said then," said Mrs. Silk dropping her dustpan and brush and gazing at the hearth.

From Project Gutenberg