Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slop-pail

noun

/ˈslɒpˌpeɪl/

Definition

A container for collecting kitchen waste, particularly liquid waste or leftover food scraps.

Examples

The old slop-pail was overflowing with leftover vegetable peelings.
She took the slop-pail outside to empty it in the compost bin.
In rural homes, a slop-pail was commonly found in the kitchen for collecting scraps.

Meaning

The term ‘slop-pail’ refers to a bucket or pail used to hold waste materials, especially those that are wet or messy, like leftover food or dishwater.