1. a flat container with a handle and a straight edge, used for collecting dust and dirt swept up with a broom

Examples

• She swept the crumbs into the dustpan.
• The janitor carried a broom and dustpan down the hallway.
• After cleaning, he emptied the dustpan into the trash can.
• The dustpan was full of pet hair and debris.
• She held the dustpan steady while her daughter swept the dirt into it.
• The metal dustpan made a scraping sound on the floor.