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Meaning of junkyard
A junkyard is a place where discarded or damaged vehicles, machinery, and other items are collected and stored, often for salvage or scrap.
Etymology of junkyard
The word "junkyard" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the noun "junk", which referred to old or discarded rope, and later expanded to include other discarded materials, and "yard", referring to an enclosed area
Synonyms
scrapyard
dump
landfill
waste ground
rubbish tip
garbage dump
salvage yard
wrecking yard
breaker's yard
scrap heap
refuse dump
trash yard
disposal site
waste disposal site
tipping site
rubbish dump
waste yard
garbage yard
junk heap
scrap pile
rubbish heap
waste pile
dumpsite
landfill site
garbage pit
trash heap
salvage depot
wrecking depot
Definitions
- A yard or area where junk, especially old cars, is collected and stored
- A place where discarded or damaged vehicles, machinery, and other items are collected and stored, often for salvage or scrap
Usage Examples
- The old car was towed to the junkyard after it broke down on the highway
- The junkyard on the outskirts of town was a treasure trove for scrap metal collectors
- The city council decided to convert the old junkyard into a public park
Antonyms
recycling center
landfill alternative
waste reduction facility
eco-friendly site
green space
park
garden
nature reserve
conservation area
wildlife sanctuary
recycling plant
composting facility
waste management facility
environmentally friendly site
sustainable development
eco-park
green waste facility
organic waste facility
inorganic waste facility