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Cuspidor: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuspidor

 

[ หˆkสŒspษชdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dental hygiene

A cuspidor is a type of receptacle used for the disposal of spit, particularly used in dental offices and by individuals chewing tobacco or other substances. It is designed to provide a sanitary method for spitting without the need for a sink.

Synonyms

mouthwash receptacle, spit jar, spittoon

Examples of usage

  • The dentist handed me a cup before I used the cuspidor.
  • After rinsing my mouth, I spat into the cuspidor.
  • The cuspidor was a vital accessory in the dental clinic.
  • He used the cuspidor to dispose of his chewing tobacco.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuspidor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ัะฟะปัŽะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเฅ‚เค•เคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคชเคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spuckbecher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat meludah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะปัŽะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spluwaczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใฐๅ…ฅใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crachoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escupidera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผkรผrme kabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูˆูŠุฉ ู„ู„ุจุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spolknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plivรกtko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็—ฐๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pljuvalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรฝtniskassi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะบั–ั€ั–ะบ ะถำ™ัˆั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sudak

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escupidera

Etymology

The term 'cuspidor' originates from the Spanish word 'cuspidor', which means 'to spit'. The use of cuspidors can be traced back to the 19th century when tobacco chewing and spitting became widespread, particularly in the United States. Originally, these receptacles were simply containers for expectorated substances, often used in public places and medical settings. As dental practices evolved, cuspidors became more specialized for hygienic reasons, providing a cleaner and more efficient way to discard saliva, especially during dental examinations. Their design and presence in dental offices serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, providing a clear distinction between waste and clean areas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,641, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.