Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rubbish-heap

Noun
/ˈrʌbɪʃ hiːp/
Definition
A large pile of waste materials, trash, or garbage.
Examples
  • The old factory was surrounded by a huge rubbish-heap, making the area look abandoned and neglected.
  • After the event, volunteers gathered to clean the park and removed a rubbish-heap that had formed over time.
Meaning
The term ‘rubbish-heap’ refers to a collection of discarded items, typically indicating a messy or unsightly accumulation of refuse.
Synonyms
  • dump
  • trash pile
  • garbage heap
  • waste pile