Definition

A place where old or discarded items, especially vehicles and metal, are kept, often for recycling or resale.

Example

He found an old bicycle in the junkyard and decided to fix it up.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that old junkyard on the edge of town?

Yeah, I went there last weekend. It's pretty fascinating!

I heard they have some cool vintage car parts there.

Definitely! You can find some real treasures if you look closely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Junkyard → The word is formed from "junk" (from Middle English *jonk*, meaning old or discarded items) and "yard" (from Old English *geard*, meaning an enclosed area or yard). A junkyard is an enclosed area where old or discarded items are kept.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where old or discarded items ('junk') are kept in an enclosed area ('yard'). This helps you remember that a junkyard is a place for unwanted things.

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