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Ashtray

A-shtray

/ˈæˌʃtreɪ/

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ashtray

Dictionary meaning

A receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes.

Examples

  • I put my cigarette out in the ashtray after complaints from my friends.

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