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Two vapes, a lighter and an ashtray sat on a counter.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Even though that was the nice ashtray, as opposed to the black plastic ones that were in the garage or on the back brick steps.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the contoured rim, it can also be used as an ashtray or a nifty drink rest that never lets condensation spill over.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Their shells, shiny and colorful on the inside, became a popular decor item used for ashtrays and soap dishes.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Even though that was the nice ashtray, as opposed to the black plastic ones that were in the garage or on the back brick steps.
—Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the contoured rim, it can also be used as an ashtray or a nifty drink rest that never lets condensation spill over.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Their shells, shiny and colorful on the inside, became a popular decor item used for ashtrays and soap dishes.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Ashtray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ashtray. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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ashtray
noun
ash·tray
ˈash-ˌtrā 
: a container for tobacco ashes and for cigar and cigarette butts
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