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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Clean drains and the garbage disposal to get rid of food buildup that can be breeding grounds where gnats thrive.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Abrams, they can get stuck between the moving parts, causing the garbage disposal to jam.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Below, a definitive guide to what should stay far (very far) away from your garbage disposal.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Run your garbage disposal two to three times a week to prevent rust, corrosion, and motor issues.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
According to Abrams, they can get stuck between the moving parts, causing the garbage disposal to jam.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Below, a definitive guide to what should stay far (very far) away from your garbage disposal.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Run your garbage disposal two to three times a week to prevent rust, corrosion, and motor issues.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 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 May. 2026.
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