Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dumps
noun
/dʌmps/
Definition
A site for disposal of waste; a place where rubbish is dumped.
Examples
- She felt down in the dumps after hearing the bad news.
- The old furniture was taken to the local dumps.
- He cleaned out the garage and took the junk to the dumps.
Meaning
In a colloquial sense, ‘dumps’ can also refer to a state of depression or sadness.
Synonyms
- waste site
- rubbish heap
- landfill
- depression
- sorrow
