Definition

A person whose job is to collect and remove waste materials from homes and businesses.

Example

The garbageman comes every Tuesday to pick up the trash.

Conversation

Did you see the garbageman pick up our trash this morning?

Yeah, he always comes really early.

I appreciate how hard the garbageman works, especially in this heat.

Same here! They do a tough job for all of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Garbageman → The word is formed from "garbage" (from Old French *garbage*, meaning waste or refuse) and "man" (meaning a person). A garbageman is a person who collects waste or refuse.

Memory Tip

Think of a person ('man') who deals with 'waste' ('garbage') — that's what a garbageman does.

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