Definition of cuspidor in English:

cuspidor

noun ˈkʌspɪdɔːˈkəspəˌdɔr

A spittoon.
〈北美〉痰盂
Example sentencesExamples
- Before leaving the ward he picked up the cuspidor from a cabinet at the head of the bed, opened the lid and observed frothy white spittle that lacked any distinctive odor.
- Four brass cuspidors were positioned at the base of each beam, and at a safe distance from the breaking end of the table was a wood stove that glowed red hot at times in the winter.
- He'd be awfully sorry after he accidentally walloped her on the head with a cuspidor, but she'd still have the aching noggin.
- Therefore, litterbugs and those accustomed to spitting on the pavement no longer dare to give free rein to their impulses or else they'd better take along with them a waste-paper basket or a cuspidor whenever they opt for a stroll.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Portuguese, 'spitter', from cuspir 'to spit', from Latin conspuere.

Definition of cuspidor in US English:

cuspidor

nounˈkəspəˌdôrˈkəspəˌdɔr

A spittoon.
〈北美〉痰盂
Example sentencesExamples
- Before leaving the ward he picked up the cuspidor from a cabinet at the head of the bed, opened the lid and observed frothy white spittle that lacked any distinctive odor.
- Therefore, litterbugs and those accustomed to spitting on the pavement no longer dare to give free rein to their impulses or else they'd better take along with them a waste-paper basket or a cuspidor whenever they opt for a stroll.
- He'd be awfully sorry after he accidentally walloped her on the head with a cuspidor, but she'd still have the aching noggin.
- Four brass cuspidors were positioned at the base of each beam, and at a safe distance from the breaking end of the table was a wood stove that glowed red hot at times in the winter.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Portuguese, ‘spitter’, from cuspir ‘to spit’, from Latin conspuere.

单词	cuspidor
释义	Definition of cuspidor in English: cuspidor noun ˈkʌspɪdɔːˈkəspəˌdɔr US A spittoon. 〈北美〉痰盂 Example sentencesExamples Before leaving the ward he picked up the cuspidor from a cabinet at the head of the bed, opened the lid and observed frothy white spittle that lacked any distinctive odor. Four brass cuspidors were positioned at the base of each beam, and at a safe distance from the breaking end of the table was a wood stove that glowed red hot at times in the winter. He'd be awfully sorry after he accidentally walloped her on the head with a cuspidor, but she'd still have the aching noggin. Therefore, litterbugs and those accustomed to spitting on the pavement no longer dare to give free rein to their impulses or else they'd better take along with them a waste-paper basket or a cuspidor whenever they opt for a stroll. Origin Mid 18th century: from Portuguese, 'spitter', from cuspir 'to spit', from Latin conspuere. Definition of cuspidor in US English: cuspidor nounˈkəspəˌdôrˈkəspəˌdɔr US A spittoon. 〈北美〉痰盂 Example sentencesExamples Before leaving the ward he picked up the cuspidor from a cabinet at the head of the bed, opened the lid and observed frothy white spittle that lacked any distinctive odor. Therefore, litterbugs and those accustomed to spitting on the pavement no longer dare to give free rein to their impulses or else they'd better take along with them a waste-paper basket or a cuspidor whenever they opt for a stroll. He'd be awfully sorry after he accidentally walloped her on the head with a cuspidor, but she'd still have the aching noggin. Four brass cuspidors were positioned at the base of each beam, and at a safe distance from the breaking end of the table was a wood stove that glowed red hot at times in the winter. Origin Mid 18th century: from Portuguese, ‘spitter’, from cuspir ‘to spit’, from Latin conspuere.
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