dustpan

noun

dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan 

: a shovel-shaped pan for sweepings

Examples of dustpan in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Sweep up the residue with a broom and dustpan. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026

The step-on dustpan kept us from having to constantly bend over to sweep up crumbs, while the extra-wide brush head got into corners to save time. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

My mom saved the day by buying us this Melissa & Doug toy cleaning set that gave him his own pint-sized broom, mop, duster, hand broom, and dustpan. — Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025

Dotti Best Broom & Dustpan pairs durable, easy-clean silicone bristles with an adjustable pole and a foothold dustpan that reduces bending. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dustpan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman

Kids Definition

dustpan

noun

dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan 

: a pan shaped like a shovel for sweepings