slop basin

American  

noun

British.

1. a basin or bowl into which the dregs, leaves, and grounds of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table.

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slop basin British  

noun

1. a bowl or basin into which the dregs from teacups are emptied at the table

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Etymology

Origin of slop basin

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

But, when I looked down, I saw that she had taken away the good egg and left the bad one—all green and yellow—in the slop basin.

From Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) Ghost Stories by French, Joseph Lewis

She would herself pour some hot water into the slop basin, and put a pikelet on a plate thereon, covered, to keep warm for father.

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold

It might seem too much the case of a storm in a slop basin, if I were to spend any words upon the revolution which ensued.

From Autobiographical Sketches by De Quincey, Thomas

His household bowed to this judgment, and a slop basin was cautiously introduced.

From Autobiographical Sketches by De Quincey, Thomas

This was done, and in the slop basin they found a letter torn up in small pieces.

From The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler or, Working for the Custom House by Doughty, Francis Worcester