dumping-ground

[ duhm-ping-ground ]

noun

1. dump ( def 18 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of dumping-ground¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The city could treat it as a literal dumping ground, with very real consequences — the highest rates of juvenile asthma in the city, the lowest household income, the fewest sidewalks and paved streets, even life expectancy rates more than a decade shorter than elsewhere in Portland.

From Salon

Council members said the city of 100,000 had been a dumping ground for homeless projects that were straining the budget and leading to disorder.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has made almost the same comment as Biden did, but about Harris’ supporters — calling them “garbage” and “scum” — and has called America overall a “dumping ground” and a “garbage can” for the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Elected leaders in the city of 100,000 said they feel like Norwalk has been treated as a dumping ground, forcing officials to dig deep in the budget to deal with an influx of homeless residents and broken promises from other agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

He recently referred to the U.S. as a whole as “a dumping ground,” saying, “We’re like a garbage can for the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

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