dustman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse

Etymology

From dust + -man, as household refuse previously consisted largely of ashes (dust) from domestic fires.

In classic literature

Synonyms

garbage man, garbageman, garbage collector, garbage carter, garbage hauler, refuse collector

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