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Definition of garburator

garburator

/ˈɡɑːr.bə.reɪ.tər/
gar · bu · ra · tor
Plural:garburators
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garburator Lexical Profile

garburator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Canadian An electrically powered device installed under a kitchen sink between the drain and the trap that shreds food waste into small pieces so it can pass easily through plumbing.

Example

"Make sure to run plenty of cold water before turning on the garburator to clear the vegetable peelings from the sink."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in Canadian English as a blend of 'garbage' and 'carburetor' (or modeled after the brand name 'InSinkErator'), originally popularized as a trade name before becoming a generic term across Canada.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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