ashtray

noun

ash·tray | \ˈash-ˌtrā

Definition of ashtray

: a receptacle for tobacco ashes and for cigar and cigarette butts

Examples of ashtray in a Sentence

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This book is Morris’s attempt to throw that ashtray back. — New York Times, "New & Noteworthy," 8 May 2018 Speak with your neighbor nicely and ask him or her to help mitigate the problem, perhaps by investing in smokeless ashtrays or by smoking outdoors. — Gary M. Singer, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Ask a real estate pro: Neighbor's smoking is getting into my unit. What can I do?," 22 June 2018 No crowds, a few plastic chairs, and a gently lilting surface that is basically a giant ashtray. — Carrie Battan, GQ, "How Do You Explain Zayn?," 18 June 2018 Which means an ashtray could be just what your curated coffee table has been craving. — refinery29.com, "Why Are Ashtrays Trending Again? Well, We'll Be Blunt...," 11 July 2018 Those ashtrays seem to have had better results than the signs, but still have not ended the problem. — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Is it time to ban beach smoking?," 2 July 2018 Four ashtrays estimated to sell for $500 to $700 went for a staggering $12,500. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "The Four Seasons Auction Made $4.1 Million," 27 July 2016 Inside, the van had a dark interior, with an ashtray in the front cup holder and a green tree air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror, the release states. — Becky Jacobs, Post-Tribune, "Gary police seek information on kidnapping of 10-year-old boy," 15 June 2018 Question: Why do airlines still have ashtrays in the bathroom doors even though smoking is prohibited? — John Cox, USA TODAY, "Ask the Captain: Why are there still ashtrays in airplane bathrooms?," 27 May 2018

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