garbage disposal
noun
US
: a device in a kitchen sink that grinds up food waste so it can be washed down the drain
Examples of garbage disposal in a Sentence
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And why, among all the stupid, inedible entrees this month puts on its table, this one isn’t fit for the garbage disposal.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The kitchen sink and garbage disposal: Tetro recommends putting five tablespoons of baking soda down the kitchen drain, followed by a cup of vinegar.
—Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Back in the kitchen, Brown scrapes food into the garbage disposal as the keys to her home dangle off a lanyard around her neck.
—Molly Castle Work | Kff Health News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Serving ware Many of us need a fresh set of cutlery because most of our spoons have danced around in the garbage disposal.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Elevate freshness by adding citrus peels to the garbage disposal and drain.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
Reconnect the garbage disposal, giving it a final rinse and run for optimal cleanliness.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
This option usually has a small side with a garbage disposal for rinsing off plates and a larger side for washing dishes.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
Run your garbage disposal with cold water before, during, and after use to get rid of any lingering food particles.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
The kitchen sink and garbage disposal: Tetro recommends putting five tablespoons of baking soda down the kitchen drain, followed by a cup of vinegar.
—Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
Back in the kitchen, Brown scrapes food into the garbage disposal as the keys to her home dangle off a lanyard around her neck.
—Molly Castle Work | Kff Health News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
Serving ware Many of us need a fresh set of cutlery because most of our spoons have danced around in the garbage disposal.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Elevate freshness by adding citrus peels to the garbage disposal and drain.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
Reconnect the garbage disposal, giving it a final rinse and run for optimal cleanliness.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
This option usually has a small side with a garbage disposal for rinsing off plates and a larger side for washing dishes.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
Run your garbage disposal with cold water before, during, and after use to get rid of any lingering food particles.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
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