garbage disposal

noun

US

: a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain

Examples of garbage disposal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Composer One is what happens when two aerospace engineers rethink the garbage disposal. — Nina Elder, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

This can include large appliances like your washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal, or systems such as plumbing, heating, A/C and the electrical system. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Their advice is simple — compost or use the kitchen garbage disposal to limit the food waste that is thrown out, put trash in outdoor bins right before pickup and make sure garbage cans are secure. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026

If there’s a blockage, that nasty clog can prevent the water from getting to the garbage disposal, and all the water can back up into your clean dishes. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for garbage disposal

• counterproposal
• petrosal
• proposal
• serosal