junkyard

[juhngk-yahrd]

junk·yard

[juhngk-yahrd]
noun
a yard for the collection, storage, and resale of junk.

Origin:
1875–80, Americanism; junk1 + yard2
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Junkyard is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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junkyard (ˈdʒʌŋkˌjɑːd)
 
n
a place where junk is stored or collected for sale

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