Dumpster: meaning, definitions and examples

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dumpster

 

[ หˆdสŒmpstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste disposal

A dumpster is a large, metal container used for storing waste and garbage until it is collected by a waste management company. They are commonly found in industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Dumpsters vary in size, typically from 2 to 8 cubic yards, and are designed to accommodate large amounts of waste. They can be rented for specific periods, especially during construction projects or large cleanouts. The use of a dumpster helps in keeping the environment clean and organized by providing a designated space for waste disposal.

Synonyms

bin, container, garbage can, waste bin

Examples of usage

  • The construction crew ordered a dumpster for debris removal.
  • Please throw away your trash in the dumpster outside.
  • We need to rent a dumpster for the upcoming event clean-up.

Translations

Translations of the word "dumpster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caรงamba de lixo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเคฐเคพ เคกเค‚เคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรผllcontainer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat sampah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ั‚ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontener na ล›mieci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒณใƒ—ใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใƒœใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท benne ร  ordures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contenedor de basura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถp konteyneri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ฐ๋ ˆ๊ธฐํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูˆูŠุฉ ู†ูุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpadkovรฝ kontejner

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kontajner na odpadky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅžƒๅœพ็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smetnjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruslag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพา›ั‹ั ะถำ™ัˆั–ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zibil qutusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contenedor de basura

Etymology

The term 'dumpster' is derived from the brand name 'Dempster Dumpster', which was coined in the 1930s by the Dempster Brothers, a waste disposal company based in the United States. The Dempster brothers developed a product that made it easier to haul large quantities of waste, leading to the creation of the first commercial front-loading dumpster. The popularity of this design led to the word becoming synonymous with waste containers in general. While originally a trademarked term, 'dumpster' has entered into common parlance, becoming a generic term for various types of waste containers used across the country. Over the years, its meaning has broadened to include multiple sizes and types of bins used for specific waste management purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,785 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.