dumpster

noun

dump·​ster ˈdəm(p)-stər 

variants or less commonly Dumpster

: a large trash receptacle

Examples of dumpster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the prosecutors, Ryan killed the victim and disposed of her body, possibly in a dumpster, but it was never found. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Kosowski, prosecutors theorized, killed Cozzi with succinylcholine, a fast-acting drug that paralyzes muscles, and threw his body in a Collier County dumpster during a drive to Miami. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Law enforcement later investigated the dumpster and a K-9 trained in human detection alerted on it, indicating the presence of human remains. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Some members openly questioned whether having a democratic socialist run a city seemingly destined for the dumpster was the best look for their movement. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

dump entry 1 + -ster (originally in the trademarked name Dempster Dumpster, applied to mechanically loaded refuse containers produced by the Dempster Brothers Company of Knoxville, Tennessee)

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dumpster

• dumpster diving
• dumpster fire