ashtray
word
/ˈæʃˌtɹeɪ/
ASH-tray
/ˈæʃtɹeɪ/
ASH-tray
Definition
A small container used for holding the ash and cigarette butts from smoked cigarettes or cigars.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in settings where smoking is allowed, often found in homes, cars, or public spaces. 'Ashtray' can be made of glass, metal, ceramic, or plastic. Occasionally used metaphorically to describe something dirty or resembling the real object.
Spanish: ceniceroPortuguese (BR): cinzeiroPortuguese (PT): cinzeiroChinese (Simplified): 烟灰缸Chinese (Traditional): 煙灰缸Hindi: राखदानीArabic: منفضة السجائرBengali: অ্যাশট্রেRussian: пепельницаJapanese: 灰皿（はいざら）Vietnamese: gạt tànKorean: 재떨이Turkish: kül tablasıUrdu: راکھ دانIndonesian: asbak
Example Sentences
Please put your cigarette in the ashtray.
basic
The ashtray is full; can you empty it?
basic
He found an old ashtray in the car.
basic
There aren't many ashtrays in restaurants anymore.
natural
He used an old cup as an ashtray when he couldn't find one.
natural
The room smelled like an ashtray after the party.
natural