spittoon

[ spi-toon ]

noun

1. a cuspidor.

spittoon

/ spɪˈtuːn /

noun

1. a receptacle for spit, usually in a public place

Word History and Origins

Origin of spittoon¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25; spit ¹ + -oon

Word History and Origins

Origin of spittoon¹

C19: from spit ¹+ -oon: see saloon , balloon , etc

Example Sentences

White men tipped him with quarters and nickels, dropped into a spittoon.

From Los Angeles Times

For 57 years, the team has treated its host city like a spittoon.

From Los Angeles Times

Between his legs, Cawthorn stowed a plastic water bottle, which he used as a spittoon as he traveled the House floor.

From Washington Post

The cowboy spat toward the brass spittoon in the aisle and nearly made it.

From Literature

He sat down in an armchair in the study of his home, a porcelain spittoon on the floor nearby.

From Washington Post