junkyard

[juhngk-yahrd]

junkyard Definition

a place where old or discarded objects, especially cars, are collected and stored, often to be sold for parts or scrap metal.

Using junkyard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "junkyard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He found the part he needed at the local junkyard.

  • Example

    The old car was taken to the junkyard to be scrapped.

  • Example

    The junkyard owner buys old cars and sells them for parts.

junkyard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for junkyard

  • scrapyard
  • wrecking yard
  • auto graveyard

Phrases with junkyard

  • a tough or aggressive person, often used in a derogatory way

    Example

    He's a real junkyard dog when it comes to negotiating.

  • art made from discarded materials found in a junkyard or other similar places

    Example

    The artist created a sculpture using old car parts from the junkyard.

  • a feral cat that lives in a junkyard or other similar places

    Example

    The junkyard cat was known for catching rats and mice.

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Summary: junkyard in Brief

The term 'junkyard' [juhngk-yahrd] refers to a place where old or discarded objects, especially cars, are collected and stored, often to be sold for parts or scrap metal. It is also used in phrases like 'junkyard dog,' referring to a tough or aggressive person, and 'junkyard art,' meaning art made from discarded materials found in a junkyard.

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