JUNKYARD

junkyard

(noun) a field where junk is collected and stored for resale

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

junkyard (plural junkyards)

A place where rubbish is placed.

A business that sells used metal or items.

Synonyms

• (a place where rubbish is placed): scrapheap

• dumpyard

• scrapyard

Source: Wiktionary



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