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
1
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
1
To dispose of waste by burying it in such a site.
"The company landfilled tons of construction debris."
How to use landfill
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- landfills
- Third person singular
- landfills
- Past tense
- landfilled
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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.
