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junkyard

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdʒəŋˌkjɑɹd// UK //dʒˈʌŋkjɑːd// junk·yard

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.


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.

Origin

From junk + yard.

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