noun
- plural of cuspidor; containers used for spitting, especially spittoons
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The old saloon had brass cuspidors placed throughout the room.
- Victorian-era cuspidors were often ornately decorated.
- The museum displayed antique cuspidors from the 1800s.
- Cuspidors were common fixtures in public buildings before modern sanitation.
- The hotel lobby featured polished metal cuspidors near the seating area.