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Definition of compactor

compactor

/kəmˈpæk.tər/
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Plural:compactors
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• noun

1

A machine or appliance designed to reduce the volume of waste, recycling, or bulky materials by crushing and pressing them together.

Example

"The restaurant installed a commercial trash compactor in the back alley to reduce the frequency of waste pickups."

2

A heavy construction machine or vehicle used to compress soil, gravel, or asphalt to create a firm, level foundation for roads and buildings.

Example

"The road crew used a vibratory plate compactor to pack down the gravel base before pouring the concrete sidewalk."

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• Rhymes for compactor

• Nearby Words

compaction
compactly
compactness
compactor
compadre
companion
companionability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'compact' (from Latin 'compactus', meaning 'joined or pressed together') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Compactor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/compactor
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