trashmen

/ˈtræʃmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Men who collect and remove trash, typically from streets or homes.

“The trashmen came to our neighborhood early this morning.”

2. noun

Men who work with or handle refuse or waste, especially in an industrial or municipal context.

“The factory hired a team of trashmen to handle the hazardous materials.”

Synonyms

  • garbagemen
  • sanitation workers
  • waste collectors

Antonyms

  • sanitation engineers
  • waste management specialists