Definitions for spittoon

spittoon spit·toon

Spelling: [spi-toon]
IPA: /spɪˈtun/

Spittoon is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 187 anagrams from letters in spittoon (inoopstt).

Definitions for spittoon

noun

  1. a cuspidor.

Origin of spittoon

An Americanism dating back to 1815-25; spit1 + -oon

Examples for spittoon

I wish youd take off that apron an bleed into the spittoon, he said as calm as he could.

A spittoon occupied a prominent place in the center of the room.

The outgoing tenant had obviously used the hearth as a spittoon.

The Ranger poured his untasted liquor into the spittoon and settled the bill.

The most indispensable, most conspicuous, piece of furniture in America is the spittoon.

I put my head in the spittoon, and crawled out under the door.

A refined sort of spittoon has been introduced, with a high handle.

After using the spittoon, the fellow pushed it over beside the chair with his foot.

The spittoon in falling from the retainer's hand had not been overturned.

He now rose and walked over to the spittoon before going on.

Word Value for spittoon
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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