Definition

A place where dead people are buried, or where discarded items, especially old cars, are kept.

Example

The old boneyard was filled with rusted cars and broken parts.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that old boneyard outside of town?

No, I haven't. What's it like?

It's kind of eerie, with all the abandoned cars just sitting there in the boneyard.

That sounds interesting! I might want to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boneyard is formed from "bone" (from Old English "ban", meaning the hard structure that makes up the skeleton) and "yard" (from Old English "geard", meaning an enclosed area or place). The term "boneyard" refers to a place where bones are found, often used to describe a cemetery or burial ground.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'yard' as an 'enclosed area' where 'bones' are found, which helps you remember that a boneyard is a place associated with bones, like a cemetery.

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