Cuspidor: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuspidor
[ หkสspษชdษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น ัะฟะปัะฝะบะฐ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเฅเคเคจเฅ เคเคพ เคชเคพเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Spuckbecher
๐ฎ๐ฉ tempat meludah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะปัะฝะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ spluwaczka
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใฐๅ ฅใ
๐ซ๐ท crachoir
๐ช๐ธ escupidera
๐น๐ท tรผkรผrme kabฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์นจํต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงููุฉ ููุจุตู
๐จ๐ฟ spolknout
๐ธ๐ฐ plivรกtko
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฐๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ pljuvalnik
๐ฎ๐ธ spรฝtniskassi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะบัััะบ ะถำััะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sudak
๐ฒ๐ฝ escupidera
Word origin
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.
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