landfill

noun

land·​fill ˈlan(d)-ˌfil 

1

: an area built up by landfill

2

: a system of trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land

called also sanitary landfill

landfill transitive verb

Synonyms of landfill

• dump

Examples of landfill in a Sentence

using landfill to dispose of trash

Part of the city was built on landfill.

Recent Examples on the Web

CalRecycle estimates that 7,294 tons of batteries are improperly disposed of in California landfills every year, and that batteries are the top cause of fires in the state’s waste facilities. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

As part of Marriott International, the company’s recent sustainability goals include a 30% reduction in carbon intensity, a 15% reduction in water intensity, and a 45% reduction in waste to landfill. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

This approach will help preserve Broward’s landfill and waste-to-energy capacity. — Stephanie Pearson, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026

The landfill, proposed by Chilsom Trail Disposal, is planned for 291 Private Road 4674, near the Trinity River and Bobo’s Crossing in Aurora. — Mary Ella Hastings july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing landfill

• sanitary landfill

Rhymes for landfill

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill

Kids Definition

landfill

noun

land·​fill -ˌfil 

1

: a system of trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth

2

: an area built up by landfill