garbage disposal

noun

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

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Plunging the Garbage Disposal Plunging the garbage disposal is a highly effective way to removing a clog that’s caused by debris. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 Buy The stainless-steel drain of the Composer One garbage disposal seals to dampen sound while grinding food. Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 Add Fragrance to Your Fridge The garbage disposal isn’t the only area that could benefit from a bit of a refresh. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Presenting a satisfyingly catchy passage and immediately throwing it into the garbage disposal is a risky strategy, but metalcore was founded on the belief that the potential payoff trumps the comfort of standard song structure. Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for garbage disposal

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“Garbage disposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garbage%20disposal. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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