Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dustpan and brush

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: dust-pan and brush
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A matching dustpan and brush, manufactured and sold as a single item, and often fitting together (typically made from brass if for use with a coal fire, or of plastic for general domestic use).

Example Sentences

"As my tone admitted of no excuses, he said, “Yes, sir,” and ran off to fetch his dustpan and brushes."

Inflected Forms

dustpans and brushes (plural) dustpan and brushes (plural)

Phrases

fireside set

Frequently Paired Words

fireside set

Questions

What does dustpan and brush mean?: A matching dustpan and brush, manufactured and sold as a single item, and often fitting together (typically made from brass if for use with a coal fire, or of plastic for general domestic use).

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