cuspidor

[US]/ˈkʌspɪdɔː/
[UK]/ˈkʌspɪdər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a receptacle for spit or phlegm
Word Forms
Pluralcuspidors

Phrases & Collocations

spit into cuspidor

empty the cuspidor

use the cuspidor

clean the cuspidor

cuspidor etiquette

place the cuspidor

near the cuspidor

fill the cuspidor

avoid the cuspidor

inspect the cuspidor

Example Sentences

the cuspidor was placed in the corner of the room for convenience.

he used the cuspidor after rinsing his mouth.

in the old days, a cuspidor was a common sight in barbershops.

make sure to clean the cuspidor regularly to maintain hygiene.

the dentist offered a cuspidor for the patient's convenience.

some people find the cuspidor to be an outdated item.

he accidentally knocked over the cuspidor during the game.

the cuspidor was filled with water for rinsing purposes.

she noticed a decorative cuspidor in the antique shop.

using a cuspidor is considered polite in certain cultures.

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