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
Tayo reached down for the slop jar and pulled it closer.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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
Finally he heard her step close to his bed and lift the lid on the slop jar to see if it needed to be emptied.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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