Scrapyard
(noun)
A place where scrap metal is collected, stored, and processed for recycling.
Origin:
Derived from 'scrap' + 'yard'.
Examples:
- The scrapyard was a sprawling maze of junk, with mountains of metal and piles of rusting machinery.
- I remember the scrapyard from my childhood, a place of wonder and discovery.
- The scrapyard was a busy place, with workers sorting through the scrap and loading it onto trucks.
- The scrapyard was a valuable resource, providing recycled metal to factories and businesses.
- The scrapyard was a testament to the power of recycling, turning waste into valuable resources.