Word
junkyard
Phoneticsjunk·yard, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd/
UK/dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large area where old, broken, or unwanted things are kept. You often see these places full of old cars, metal, and plastic.
n. a large area where discarded or broken items, particularly vehicles and industrial waste, are stored or processed. Often used to describe a site for recycling or scrap metal.
Examples
“The old car sat rusting in the junkyard for years.”
“The city council decided to clean up the junkyard to prevent the spread of pests and fire hazards.”
“While the junkyard appeared to be a graveyard of forgotten machinery, it served as a vital resource for local mechanics seeking affordable replacement parts.”
Examples
simple
“The old car sat rusting in the junkyard for years.”
contextual
“The city council decided to clean up the junkyard to prevent the spread of pests and fire hazards.”
complex
“While the junkyard appeared to be a graveyard of forgotten machinery, it served as a vital resource for local mechanics seeking affordable replacement parts.”
Etymology
From junk + yard.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. junkyard dog
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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