Meaning of the word ashtray in English

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ashtray

US /ˈæʃ.treɪ/
UK /ˈæʃ.treɪ/
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Noun

1.

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette or cigar butts

Example:
Please use the ashtray for your cigarette.
The table was cluttered with an ashtray and empty glasses.
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