ashtray

See also: ash-tray

English

Etymology

    From ash +‎ tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/, /ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/
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    Noun

    ashtray (plural ashtrays)

    1. A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.
      Near-synonym: ash stand

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    Verb

    ashtray (third-person singular simple present ashtrays, present participle ashtraying, simple past and past participle ashtrayed)

    1. (transitive) To use an ashtray.
      to ashtray a cigarette