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garbage man

NOUN
person employed to collect and haul away trash
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At the end of our great disposal of 2,800 square feet of lifelong keepsakes, we had two carry-on suitcases for departure and a small trash bag for the garbage man.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2022

The Oscar-winning actor stars as the title character in this flinty character study about a garbage man who is seeking redemption and salvation.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2022

“If I had become a garbage man, I could have retired by now.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2019

Later, he worked as a garbage man for Nanticoke’s Public Works Department.

From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2019

“First off,” said Kyle, “I’m really sorry about that garbage man crack I made the other day.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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