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Definition of garbageman

garbageman

/ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ.mæn/
gar · bage · man
Plural:garbagemen
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garbageman Lexical Profile

garbageman Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A person employed to collect and haul away household or commercial waste and refuse.

Example

"The garbageman arrives every Tuesday morning to empty the neighborhood bins along our street."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While common in everyday North American speech, gender-neutral and more formal alternatives such as 'sanitation worker', 'waste collector', or 'garbage collector' are preferred in official and professional contexts.

• Nearby Words

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