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Vocabulary Entry
junkyard
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A place where discarded or unusable materials and items are collected and stored, often for recycling or resale.
Example Sentences
"He found an old bicycle frame in the junkyard."
"The junkyard was filled with rusty cars and broken appliances."
"She spent the afternoon searching the junkyard for parts to fix her vehicle."
V
verb
To dispose of something by sending it to a junkyard or to dispose of it as trash.
Example Sentences
"After the storm, they junked the damaged car."
"Many people junk their old electronics when they upgrade."
"She decided to junk the furniture instead of trying to sell it."