slop jar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of slop jar
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Born in a three-room house, bathroom in the backyard, slop jar by the bed, no hot and cold running water.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2026
“Bury the slop jar and everything in it,” she said to the women.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
She left her room only at night when everyone was asleep, and then she drifted ghostlike through the house to empty her slop jar out the back door and floated back silently to her room.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Eva rushed to him and kicked over the earthen slop jar, washing a small area of the floor with the child’s urine.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
A bony mouser from downstairs would arch its back and rub mournfully against the slop jar.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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