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Definition of spittoon

spittoon

/spɪˈtuːn/
spit · toon
Plural:spittoons
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spittoon Lexical Profile

spittoon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A metal or earthenware receptacle used for spitting into, historically placed on the floor in public places and frequented by users of chewing tobacco.

Example

"The restored nineteenth-century saloon featured a polished brass rail and a heavy ceramic spittoon in the corner."

2

A specialized bucket or funnel-shaped container used at wine or coffee tastings for expectorating sampled beverages.

Example

"During the vineyard tour, the sommelier reminded guests to use the stainless steel spittoon when sampling multiple vintages."

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• Rhymes for spittoon

• Nearby Words

spitter
spitting cobra
spittle
spittoon
spitty
spitz
splake

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century in American English from the verb 'spit' and the suffix '-oon' (modeled on words of Romance origin such as 'balloon' and 'saloon').

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