landfill
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈlændˌfɪl/
KK: /ˈlændˌfɪl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To dispose of waste material by burying it in the ground, often in a designated area.
Example
The city decided to landfill the old waste instead of recycling it.
Tense Forms
Past: landfilled
Past Participle: landfilled
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to landfill that old park near my house?
Really? That's such a shame; it was a nice place to relax.
Yeah, I guess they're trying to make room for new buildings.
I hope they create something better than just a big landfill.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dispose
fill
reclaim
Antonyms
remove
extract
dismantle
noun
Definition
A place where waste materials are buried under layers of soil to dispose of them and reclaim land.
Example
The city decided to expand the landfill to accommodate more waste.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new landfill they opened outside of town?
Yeah, I read that it's supposed to help with waste management.
It’s crazy how much waste we produce and where it all goes to the landfill.
transitive verb
Definition
To dispose of waste material by burying it in the ground, typically in a designated area.
Example
The city decided to landfill the old tires instead of recycling them.
Tense Forms
Past: landfilled
Past Participle: landfilled
Conversation
Have you heard about the new project to landfill the old quarry?
Yeah, I read about it! It’s supposed to help with waste management.
Right! They plan to landfill it with recyclable materials.
Root Explanation
Landfill is formed from "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or soil) and "fill" (from Old English *fyllan*, meaning to make full or to fill). The word describes a place where land is filled with waste material.
Memory Tip
Think of 'land' as the ground being 'filled' with waste — that's what a landfill is.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.