junkyard
gb/d͡ʒˈʌŋkjˌɑɹd/ us/d͡ʒˈʌŋkjˌɑɹd/
English
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entity
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place for old cars and scrap
A place where old cars and machines are kept so people can buy parts or metal from them.
Examples
- They found a cheap door for the car at the junkyard.
- The kids liked exploring the old junkyard on the edge of town.
- The city moved the junkyard away from the residential area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
junkyard
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈʌŋkjˌɑɹd/
US/d͡ʒˈʌŋkjˌɑɹd/
Syllables & stress
junk - yard (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (junk)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: junkyard
- Plural: junkyards
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