Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junk-dealer

noun

/dʒʌŋk ˈdiː.lər/

Definition

A person who buys and sells discarded items or scrap material.

Examples

My neighbor is a junk-dealer who has a talent for finding valuable treasures in what most people would consider trash.
The local junk-dealer always has something interesting in his shop, from old furniture to vintage toys.

Meaning

A junk-dealer primarily deals with second-hand goods, scrap metals, and other items that are considered waste or no longer useful. They often salvage these items for resale or recycling.