ashcan

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.

2. Describing a comic book originally published solely to retain ownership of a trademark, not intended for general release; later used for promotional comic books intended for limited release to the public.

noun

1. a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected

Similar word(s): dustbin, wastebin

Definition categories: man–made, bin