ashtray

noun, verb — 2 senses

ashtray

noun

/ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/

Etymology From ash + tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

1

A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

Near-synonym: ash stand

Related terms: ashbin, ashcan, cinerary urn

ashtray

verb

Etymology From ash + tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

1

To use an ashtray.

to ashtray a cigarette

Related terms: ashcan

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