slop basin

American  

noun

British.

1. a basin or bowl into which the dregs, leaves, and grounds of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table.

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slop basin British  

noun

1. a bowl or basin into which the dregs from teacups are emptied at the table

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Etymology

Origin of slop basin

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

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slop basin

He condescended to eat two slices of saffron cake, and then Vane presented the slop basin to Joan.

From Mufti by McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)

His household bowed to this judgment, and a slop basin was cautiously introduced.

From Autobiographical Sketches by De Quincey, Thomas

Then with a noncommittal air, he threw the letter carelessly across the table to the Sailor, who had to retrieve it from the slop basin which fortunately was empty.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

We laughed until we cried—at least one of us did—and eventually we managed to break the teapot and a slop basin and to overturn a standing lamp.

From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir

Mr. Boldero emptied the cup into the slop basin, and began to fill it again.

From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold