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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The salesman told onlookers about a woman whose husband put the peeler in the garbage disposal.
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Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Throw them away in a regular trash, rather than a garbage disposal or compost, said Woodman.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 July 2025
Prosecutors allege Morales tried disposing of skull fragments in the garbage disposal of the kitchen sink in Holloway’s apartment.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The noisy calls can reach a volume level of 80-100 decibels, which is equal to the sound of a garbage disposal, lawn mower or jackhammer.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 May 2025
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Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Throw them away in a regular trash, rather than a garbage disposal or compost, said Woodman.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 July 2025
Prosecutors allege Morales tried disposing of skull fragments in the garbage disposal of the kitchen sink in Holloway’s apartment.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
The noisy calls can reach a volume level of 80-100 decibels, which is equal to the sound of a garbage disposal, lawn mower or jackhammer.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 May 2025
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 19 Aug. 2025.
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