Ashcan

1 of 2

adjective

Ash·​can ˈash-ˌkan 

: of or relating to a group of 20th century American painters who depicted city life realistically

Ashcan school

ash can

2 of 2

noun

1

: a metal receptacle for refuse

2

slang : depth charge

Examples of Ashcan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Paintings of urban dining were commonplace among the Ashcan portfolios of John Sloan and Robert Henri, the latter whose mysterious nocturnes of outdoor night cafés seem particularly relevant. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1939, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Ashcan

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon