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Definition of scrapyard

scrapyard

/ˈskræp.jɑːrd/
scrap · yard
Plural:scrapyards
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scrapyard Lexical Profile

scrapyard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An enclosed outdoor area or commercial facility where discarded metal, wrecked vehicles, and obsolete machinery are collected, dismantled, and processed for recycling or resale of spare parts.

Example

"The mechanic spent the morning searching a local scrapyard for a replacement bumper for the vintage sedan."

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• Nearby Words

scrappiness
scrapple
scrappy
scrapyard
scratch
scratchcard
scratcher

Word Origin & Etymology

A 20th-century English compound formed by combining 'scrap' (from Old Norse 'skrap', meaning scraps or trifles) and 'yard' (from Old English 'geard', meaning an enclosure or court).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrapyard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrapyard
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