Scrapyard
/ˈskreɪp.jɑrd/noun
A scrapyard is a place where old cars and other vehicles are collected and stored, often for parts or recycling.
The old car was taken to the scrapyard to be dismantled for its parts.
Often appears as...
- auto scrapyard
- vehicle scrapyard
Usage tips
Neutral
metal recycling, junkyard, vehicle dismantling
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
A scrapyard is often found in urban areas where space is limited and vehicles can accumulate. Many people may feel a sense of nostalgia when visiting a scrapyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Usage
When referring to a scrapyard, one might use it more in informal contexts, such as conversations about car repairs or recycling.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Some might view scrapyards as places of waste and neglect, while others see them as sites of recycling and sustainability.
Compare with
junkyardlandfill
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