noun

junkyard

JUHNGK-yahrd

Junkyard (noun) means a place, usually outdoors, where old and discarded items — especially cars and scrap metal — are dumped or sold for parts. Example: “He found a replacement fender at the local junkyard.”

noun

A place, usually outdoors, where old and discarded items — especially cars and scrap metal — are dumped or sold for parts.

"He found a replacement fender at the local junkyard."

"The old car ended up rusting in a junkyard."

How to use junkyard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lot or yard where old cars and scrap are kept.

Common pairings

junkyard dog car junkyard scrap junkyard

Word forms

junkyards plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of junk and yard.

Rhymes for junkyard

yard bayard lanyard vineyard backyard farmyard barnyard shipyard courtyard graveyard churchyard schoolyard

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Frequently asked questions

What does “junkyard” mean?

The word “junkyard” means a place, usually outdoors, where old and discarded items — especially cars and scrap metal — are dumped or sold for parts. In plain terms, a lot or yard where old cars and scrap are kept.

How do you pronounce “junkyard”?

“Junkyard” is pronounced JUHNGK-yahrd (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkˌjɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “junkyard” in a sentence?

Here is “junkyard” used in a sentence: “He found a replacement fender at the local junkyard.”

What part of speech is “junkyard”?

“Junkyard” is a noun.