dustpan

noun

dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a shovel-shaped pan for sweepings

Examples of dustpan in a Sentence

Here's a broom and dustpan. Go sweep the kitchen.
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Use short, quick motions to sweep debris into the dustpan. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 Slider accessories evolved from bringing brooms and dustpans to fetching Dyson vacuums. IEEE Spectrum, 1 May 2018 How to use it: Use short strokes to sweep debris into the dustpan. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 While the stones soak, use a small broom and dustpan to sweep out debris, including ash, from the sauna's heater. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustpan

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dustpan was in 1783

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“Dustpan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustpan. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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dustpan

noun
dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a pan shaped like a shovel for sweepings

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