1. a person employed to collect and remove ashes, especially from fireplaces or furnaces
Usage: chiefly British; historical or dated

Examples

• The ashman came by every Tuesday to empty the ash bins.
• In Victorian times, the ashman was a familiar figure on residential streets.
• The ashman's job involved collecting ashes from households throughout the neighborhood.
• Before modern waste disposal, the ashman played an important role in keeping homes clean.