Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slop-bucket
noun
/slɒp ˈbʌkɪt/
Definition
A container used for holding refuse, particularly liquid waste or leftover food.
Examples
- The farmhand carried a slop-bucket to feed the pigs.
- After dinner, she scraped the leftovers into the slop-bucket.
Meaning
Slop-bucket is often used in kitchens or farms to collect scraps and waste that are not suitable for composting or normal disposal.
Synonyms
- waste bucket
- refuse container
- garbage can
- compost pail
