noun Uncommon

landfill

LAN-fihl

Landfill (noun) means a site where waste is buried in the ground under layers of soil. Example: “The city is running out of space at its main landfill.”

noun

A site where waste is buried in the ground under layers of soil.

"The city is running out of space at its main landfill."

"Most of what we throw away ends up in a landfill."

verb

To dispose of waste by burying it in such a site.

"The company landfilled tons of construction debris."

How to use landfill

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big buried rubbish dump, or the act of dumping waste that way.

Common pairings

landfill site end up in landfill divert waste from landfill

Word forms

landfilled past tense, landfills plural, landfills singular

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The city is running out of space at its main _____.

Etymology

From land + fill, describing waste used to fill in land.

Frequently asked questions

What does “landfill” mean?

The word “landfill” means a site where waste is buried in the ground under layers of soil. In plain terms, a big buried rubbish dump, or the act of dumping waste that way.

How do you pronounce “landfill”?

“Landfill” is pronounced LAN-fihl (/ˈlæn(d).fɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “landfill” in a sentence?

Here is “landfill” used in a sentence: “The city is running out of space at its main landfill.”

What part of speech is “landfill”?

Depending on how it is used, “landfill” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “landfill” a common word?

“Landfill” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “landfill” have?

“Landfill” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a site where waste is buried in the ground under layers of soil.