ashpit

American  

[ash-pit] / ˈæʃˌpɪt /

noun

1. a receptacle in the bottom of a fireplace, under a barbecue, or the like, for the accumulation of ashes.

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Etymology

Origin of ashpit

First recorded in 1790–1800; ash ¹ + pit ¹

Example Sentences

At this time people burned their rubbish and deposited the ash in ashpit privies in the back yard wall for collection.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2018

Gabler’s edition eliminated the ashpit period — then replaced it not long after Kidd made a ruckus.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2018

The air-draught necessary for burning the fuel enters partly by the fire-door, partly through the ashpit and the openings left in the vaulted grate.

From On the Antiquity of the Chemical Art by Mactear, James

I ignored the conundrum, and hoped that the quarryman's yellow dog would remain where I had last seen him, in the ashpit, till Flurry had left the premises.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin

The water in the engine room gradually gained until it entered the ashpit of the centre furnace and commenced to put the fires out.

From South with Scott by Mountevans, Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, baron