Spittoon (noun)

1. A container with a wide opening and narrow base, used for spitting into, especially one provided in public places.
2. A container placed in a factory or workshop for the disposal of waste material.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: perhaps a blend of spit + tune (in the sense "container"), or a fanciful formation.

Examples:

1. The old man used to take out his tobacco and chew it and then expectorate into the spittoon.
2. He looked for a place to spit his gum, but found no spittoon.
3. The spittoon was emptied by a worker at the end of each shift.
4. She shuddered at the thought of having to use the spittoon at the saloon.
5. The spittoon sat in the corner, surrounded by tobacco stains and saliva.