Etymology
The word "dumpster" is a portmanteau of two words:
Meaning
A dumpster is a large, open-topped container used for the temporary storage and disposal of waste. Dumpsters are typically used in commercial and industrial settings, but they can also be found in residential areas.
Origin
The term "dumpster" was first used in the early 1930s to refer to the garbage containers manufactured by Dempster Brothers, Inc. The company was founded in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1930, and it quickly became a leading manufacturer of garbage containers.
The term "dumpster" quickly became popular, and it is now the most common word used to refer to large garbage containers. Dempster Brothers, Inc. still manufactures dumpsters, but the term "dumpster" is now used to refer to any brand of large garbage container.
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