dustpan
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dust·pan

noun \ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan\

Definition of DUSTPAN

: a shovel-shaped pan for sweepings

Examples of DUSTPAN

  1. Here's a broom and dustpan. Go sweep the kitchen.

First Known Use of DUSTPAN

1783

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