ashtrays

[ˈæʃtreɪz]

ashtrays Definition

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts.

Using ashtrays: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ashtrays" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Please use the ashtrays provided.

  • Example

    He emptied the ashtrays and cleaned up the cigarette butts.

  • Example

    The hotel room had a no-smoking policy, so there were no ashtrays.

ashtrays Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ashtrays

  • cigarette butt holder
  • ash container

Phrases with ashtrays

  • to smoke a cigarette

    Example

    He went outside to put out an ashtray.

  • bad breath caused by smoking

    Example

    She had ashtray mouth from smoking too much.

  • cigarette butts and other smoking-related trash left on the ground or in public spaces

    Example

    The city installed more ashtrays to reduce the amount of ashtray litter on the streets.

Origins of ashtrays

from 'ash' + 'tray'

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Summary: ashtrays in Brief

'Ashtrays' [ˈæʃtreɪz] are receptacles for tobacco ash and cigarette butts. They are commonly found in smoking areas or designated smoking rooms. Phrases like 'put out an ashtray' and 'ashtray mouth' use 'ashtray' to denote smoking or its effects. 'Ashtray litter' refers to cigarette butts and other smoking-related trash left on the ground or in public spaces.