junkyard

[ juhngk-yahrd ]

noun

1. a yard for the collection, storage, and resale of junk.

junkyard

/ ˈdʒʌŋkˌjɑːd /

noun

1. a place where junk is stored or collected for sale

Word History and Origins

Origin of junkyard¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1875–80; junk ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

“He’s the big homie on the block, bro,” replied Boo Boo, who proudly deemed Trump a “junkyard dog” ready to fight for the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

Along the highway east of town, you will probably encounter Coyote, a 67-year-old junkyard proprietor with a booming baritone voice and a truck that says “UFO retrieval and repairs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dance to soca music at Junkyard Jouvert.

From Los Angeles Times

Cooper, who goes by DJ Foreigner, asked the owner if he could use the space to host a party called “Junkyard Jouvert,” inspired by J’ouvert, a high-energy street party that originated in Trinidad and Tobago where participants throw paint and powder at one another.

From Los Angeles Times

When Adam Cooper came across an old junkyard filled with RVs and rock crawlers in South Central, he immediately saw its potential.

From Los Angeles Times

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