Definition

A place where waste materials, especially garbage, are disposed of.

Example

The city is planning to close the old dumpsite and open a new one.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new dumpsite they opened outside of town?

Yeah, I read that it’s supposed to be really big.

I wonder how they manage all the waste at that dumpsite.

I think they have special systems to recycle a lot of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dumpsite → It is formed from "dump" (originating from Middle English "dumpen", meaning to throw down or drop) and "site" (from Old French "site", meaning location or place). The word "dumpsite" refers to a location where waste is thrown down or deposited.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where things are 'thrown down' ('dump') — that's what a dumpsite is, a location for waste.

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