junkyard
noun/ˈdʒʌŋkjɑrd/
Frequency rank: #16,444 most common English word
Meaning
A place where old, broken, or unwanted items, especially vehicles, are collected and stored or sold for parts.
Example sentence
The old car was towed to the nearest junkyard after the accident.
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