dustman

/'dʌstmən/

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Word: Dustman

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A dustman is a person whose job is to collect and dispose of rubbish or waste from people's homes and streets. In some places, they are also called garbage collectors or sanitation workers.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dustman" when talking about someone whose job is related to waste collection.
• It's more commonly used in British English. In American English, people usually say "garbage collector."

Example Sentences:

1. "The dustman comes every Tuesday to collect our rubbish."
2. "I saw a dustman emptying the bins on my street early in the morning."

Advanced Usage:

In a more formal context, you might refer to them as "sanitation workers" or "waste management professionals." However, "dustman" is a more casual and traditional term.

Word Variants:

• Dustmen (plural): Refers to more than one dustman.
• Dustcart: The vehicle used by dustmen to collect rubbish.

Different Meanings:

In some dialects or older usage, "dustman" might also refer to a person who cleans or dusts rooms, but this is less common today.

Synonyms:

• Garbage collector
• Refuse collector
• Sanitation worker
• Waste collector

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "dustman," but you might encounter phrases like: - "One man's trash is another man's treasure" — This means that what one person considers useless, another might find valuable.

Summary:

A dustman is someone who collects and disposes of waste. While the term is more common in British English, it is important to know the equivalent terms used in other English-speaking countries.

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Noun

1. someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse

Synonyms

• garbage man
• garbageman
• garbage collector
• garbage carter
• garbage hauler
• refuse collector