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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA lot or yard where old cars and scrap are kept.
Common pairings
junkyard dog
car junkyard
scrap junkyard
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Word forms
- Plural
- junkyards
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of junk and yard.
Synonyms
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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.
