dustpan

noun

dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a shovel-shaped pan for sweepings

Examples of dustpan in a Sentence

Here's a broom and dustpan. Go sweep the kitchen.
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Sweep up the residue with a broom and dustpan. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Hard, smooth surfaces can be cleaned with a broom and dustpan. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 My mom saved the day by buying us this Melissa & Doug toy cleaning set that gave him his own pint-sized broom, mop, duster, hand broom, and dustpan. — Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025 Dotti Best Broom & Dustpan pairs durable, easy-clean silicone bristles with an adjustable pole and a foothold dustpan that reduces bending. — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dustpan

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dustpan was in 1783

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“Dustpan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dustpan. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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dustpan

noun
dust·​pan ˈdəs(t)-ˌpan How to pronounce dustpan (audio)
: a pan shaped like a shovel for sweepings

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