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garbageman

(ˈɡɑːbɪdʒˌmæn)
n, pl -men
(Professions) US a man whose job is to collect domestic refuse
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gar•bage•man

(ˈgɑr bɪdʒˌmæn)

n., pl. -men.
a person employed to collect, haul away, and dispose of garbage.
[1885–90, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.garbageman - someone employed to collect and dispose of refusegarbageman - someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
hauler, haulier - a haulage contractor
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