Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrapyard
noun
/ˈskræp.jɑːrd/
Definition
A place where scrap materials, particularly metal, are collected and stored to be recycled or reused.
Examples
- After the car broke down, I took it to the scrapyard to sell it for parts.
- Many old appliances can be found at the local scrapyard waiting to be recycled.
- The scrapyard was eerily silent except for the sound of metal clanging in the wind.
Meaning
A scrapyard is often used to refer to a location where discarded vehicles, machinery, or construction materials are taken for salvageable parts and materials.
Synonyms
- junkyard
- salvage yard
- recycling center
