English Explanatory Dictionary

junkyard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place where rubbish is discarded.
  2. A business that sells used metal or items.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkˌjɑɹd/

Word forms

junkyard junkyards junk-yard junk yard

Etymology

From junk + yard.

Synonyms

dump dumpyard landfill scrapheap wreck yard § Synonyms

Related words

junk

Derived words

junkyard dog
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