boneyard

[ bohn-yahrd ]

noun

1. Slang. a cemetery.
2. Slang. an area where old or discarded cars, ships, planes, etc., are collected prior to being broken up for scrap or otherwise disposed of.
3. Also called stock. Dominoes. the bank, consisting of the remaining dominoes after each person has made an initial draw.
4. a place or area where the bones of wild animals accumulate or are collected.

boneyard

/ ˈbəʊnˌjɑːd /

noun

1. an informal name for a cemetery

Word History and Origins

Origin of boneyard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; bone + yard ²

Example Sentences

Mr. Talbert was a server for 22 years, and his last job in the industry was at the family-owned Boneyard Bistro in Sherman Oaks, Calif., where he met Ms. Kelley.

From New York Times

The photo backgrounds used for “Bistro Huddy” depict, in fact, the Boneyard Bistro.

From New York Times

I’ll pick up Boneyard Bistro and bring it over there, or they’ll order out and get it, and we’ll watch the second game.

From Los Angeles Times

BoneYard, a new doggy day care center, includes a bar for dog lovers.

From Seattle Times

But in spite of the ghouls and revenants and other morbid players from the sidewalk boneyard, Halloween is a holiday for the living.

From New York Times