ashtray

/ˈæʃ.tɹeɪ/

ÆƩ · tɹeɪ (2 syllables)

English Noun Top 13,257

Definition

A receptacle for ash and butts from cigarettes and cigars.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eHs-der.? Proto-Germanic *askǭ Proto-West Germanic *askā Old English æsce Middle English asshe English ash Proto-Germanic *trawją Proto-West Germanic *trawi Old English trēġ Middle English trey English tray English ashtray From ash + tray. Compare German Aschenbecher.

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: ash stand"