dustpan

noun

dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a shovel-shaped pan for sweepings

Examples of dustpan in a Sentence

Here's a broom and dustpan. Go sweep the kitchen.
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Trump’s executive order is essentially the president arriving at a demolition site with a dustpan and a whisk broom. Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025 Sweep Floors First, Then Vacuum Clean sandy floors by sweeping first and using a dustpan to collect the majority of the sand swept into a pile. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025 Use a vacuum or soft broom and dustpan to remove dirt, debris, and bugs from the interior of the pit. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 If any scraps do make it into their dustpans, most of them spill out as the children exuberantly walk to the trash bin. Christine Carrig, The Atlantic, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustpan

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dustpan was in 1783

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“Dustpan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustpan. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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dustpan

noun
dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a pan shaped like a shovel for sweepings

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