Home & Housing

Garbage disposal

ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ dɪˈspoʊzl

noun

What does Garbage disposal mean?

A device in the sink that grinds food waste.

Example sentence

"Don't put rice down the garbage disposal."

American usage tip

Common in US kitchens; run water while using.

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