dustpan

[duhst-pan]

noun

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

dustpan

/ ˈdʌstˌpæn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dustpan¹

First recorded in 1775–85; dust + pan ¹

Example Sentences

"At first they used stretchers, but there were too many bodies. Eventually, they used dustpans to gather corpses and burned them in schoolyards."

From BBC

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

From Literature

“Any time Donald Trump says something stupid, Vivek is there with the broom and the dustpan trying to clean up after it.”

From Washington Times

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