Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cinzeiro

Noun
/sinˈzeɪɾu/
Definition
A container for ashes, typically used for cigarette butts and ashes from burning tobacco products.
Examples
  • He placed the cigarette in the cinzeiro on the table.
  • Many restaurants provide a cinzeiro outside for smokers.
  • After the party, the cinzeiro was full and needed to be emptied.
Meaning
Cinzeiro refers to a receptacle designed to hold the remains of burnt materials, especially ashes resulting from smoking.
Synonyms
  • ashtray
  • ash receptacle
  • cigarette holder