dump

²dump

noun

Definition of DUMP

1

a : an accumulation of refuse and discarded materials b : a place where such materials are dumped

2

a : a quantity of reserve materials accumulated at one place b : a place where such materials are stored <ammunition dump>

3

: a disorderly, slovenly, or objectionable place

4

: an instance of dumping data stored in a computer

5

often vulgar : an act of defecation —usually used with take

Examples of DUMP

1. We bring our trash to the town dump on Saturdays.
2. <all of the used packaging eventually ends up in the dump>

First Known Use of DUMP

1784

Related to DUMP

Synonyms: landfill, sanitary landfill, tip [chiefly British]

Related Words: dustbin, dustheap, junkyard, kitchen midden, midden; transfer station; mess, pigpen, pigsty, sty

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