Spittoon
noun
A container where people can spit into, often used to spit out chewing tobacco.
He spat into the old spittoon at the corner of the bar.
Often appears as...
- brass spittoon
- bartender's spittoon
noun
A container where people can spit into, often used to spit out chewing tobacco.
He spat into the old spittoon at the corner of the bar.
Often appears as...
- brass spittoon
- bartender's spittoon
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Object
Spittoons were more common in the past, so they often appear in historical settings, like old Western movies.
In the Wild West film, a cowboy used the spittoon after chewing tobacco.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Relic
Spittoons are rarely used today, but they can be found as antiques or decorations, especially in themed establishments.
The vintage shop had a brass spittoon for sale, resembling those from an old saloon.
Pro Tip 3/3Taboo Subject
Talking about spit can be considered rude or unpleasant; spittoons remind people of spitting, which is a socially sensitive topic.
Don't mention the spittoon during dinner; it's not appropriate table conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Object
Spittoons were more common in the past, so they often appear in historical settings, like old Western movies.
In the Wild West film, a cowboy used the spittoon after chewing tobacco.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Relic
Spittoons are rarely used today, but they can be found as antiques or decorations, especially in themed establishments.
The vintage shop had a brass spittoon for sale, resembling those from an old saloon.
Pro Tip 3/3Taboo Subject
Talking about spit can be considered rude or unpleasant; spittoons remind people of spitting, which is a socially sensitive topic.
Don't mention the spittoon during dinner; it's not appropriate table conversation.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Object
Spittoons were more common in the past, so they often appear in historical settings, like old Western movies.
In the Wild West film, a cowboy used the spittoon after chewing tobacco.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Relic
Spittoons are rarely used today, but they can be found as antiques or decorations, especially in themed establishments.
The vintage shop had a brass spittoon for sale, resembling those from an old saloon.
Pro Tip 3/3Taboo Subject
Talking about spit can be considered rude or unpleasant; spittoons remind people of spitting, which is a socially sensitive topic.
Don't mention the spittoon during dinner; it's not appropriate table conversation.
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Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
An American store is generally a very extensive apartment, handsomely decorated, the roof frequently supported on marble pillars. The owner or clerk is seen seated by his goods, absorbed in the morning paper - probably balancing himself on one leg of his chair, with a spittoon by his side.
Quote examples
Paul O'Grady
English Comedian
My primary school teacher once poured a bottle of curdled school milk forcefully down my throat. Then I threw it up all over her suede shoes. I'd rather have drunk from the spittoon in Barney's barber shop.
Quote examples
Harvey V. Fineberg
Educator
We don't have spittoons on street corners any more. It's no longer acceptable to spit on the street.
Quote examples
Isabella Bird
English Explorer
An American store is generally a very extensive apartment, handsomely decorated, the roof frequently supported on marble pillars. The owner or clerk is seen seated by his goods, absorbed in the morning paper - probably balancing himself on one leg of his chair, with a spittoon by his side.
Quote examples
Paul O'Grady
English Comedian
My primary school teacher once poured a bottle of curdled school milk forcefully down my throat. Then I threw it up all over her suede shoes. I'd rather have drunk from the spittoon in Barney's barber shop.
Quote examples
Harvey V. Fineberg
Educator
We don't have spittoons on street corners any more. It's no longer acceptable to spit on the street.
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