dustmen

/ˈdʌstmən/

Definitions

1. noun

Men whose occupation is to collect and dispose of dust and rubbish, especially household waste.

“The dustmen were on strike, leaving the neighborhood with piles of uncollected trash.”

2. noun

Men who collect and dispose of dust and rubbish, especially from streets and houses.

“The city council employed dustmen to keep the streets clean.”

Synonyms

  • garbage collectors
  • sanitation workers

Antonyms

  • cleaners