junk

[dʒʌŋk]

junk Definition

• 1. old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value
• 2. something that is of poor quality or unreliable
• 3. narcotics, especially heroin

Using junk: Examples

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

• Example

  The garage was full of junk.

• Example

  I need to clean out my closet and get rid of all the junk.

• Example

  This car is a piece of junk.

• Example

  Don't buy that phone, it's junk.

• Example

  He got arrested for possession of junk.

junk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for junk

• rubbish
• trash
• garbage
• waste
• clutter

Antonyms for junk

• treasure
• valuable

Phrases with junk

• junk food

  food that is unhealthy and has low nutritional value

  Example

  I try not to eat too much junk food.

• junk mail

  unwanted or unsolicited advertising material sent through the mail

  Example

  I always throw away the junk mail without reading it.

• junk bond

  a high-risk, high-yield bond issued by a company with a poor credit rating

  Example

  Investors who are willing to take on more risk might invest in junk bonds.

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Summary: junk in Brief

The term 'junk' [dʒʌŋk] refers to old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value. It can also mean something of poor quality or unreliable, such as 'This car is a piece of junk.' Additionally, 'junk' can refer to narcotics, particularly heroin. Common phrases include 'junk food,' 'junk mail,' and 'junk bond.'