dustpan

American  

[duhst-pan] / ˈdʌstˌpæn /

noun

1. a short-handled shovellike utensil into which dust is swept for removal.

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dustpan British  

/ ˈdʌstˌpæn /

noun

1. a short-handled hooded shovel into which dust is swept from floors, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dustpan

First recorded in 1775–85; dust + pan ¹

Example Sentences

That complaint alleged that a dining hall worker wearing gloves used a broom and dustpan to sweep and then made scrambled eggs with the same gloves on, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have been collecting the pellets up by hand and with dustpan and brush."

From BBC

Cat glanced up to see if he was listening, but he had only stopped to retrieve the dustpan.

From Literature

Her mere presence sometimes sparks fear and commotion in a kitchen, sending workers scrambling to pick up a dustpan and broom to sweep up debris.

From Los Angeles Times

Bradbrook said she had carried out the stunt early in the morning to minimise the risk of anyone being hurt and had brought a dustpan and brush to sweep up the broken glass.

From BBC