junkyard
UK: ˈdʒʌŋk.jɑːd | US: ˈdʒʌŋk.jɑːrd
n. a place where old or discarded items, especially metal or machinery, are collected and stored.
The word "junkyard" combines "junk," derived from Middle English "jonk" (meaning old rope or discarded material), and "yard," from Old English "geard" (an enclosed space). The term emerged in the early 20th century to describe spaces where scrap metal and waste were stored, reflecting industrialization's need for organized disposal sites. The morphemes retain their original meanings, with "junk" emphasizing waste and "yard" denoting a designated area.
The old car was towed to the junkyard after the accident.
He found a rare bicycle part in the junkyard.
The city plans to clean up the abandoned junkyard.
Junkyards often recycle metal to reduce waste.
Children were warned not to play near the junkyard due to safety hazards.