junker

1 of 2

noun (1)

junk·​er ˈjəŋ-kər 

: something (such as an automobile) of such age and condition as to be ready for scrapping

Junker

2 of 2

noun (2)

Jun·​ker ˈyu̇ŋ-kər 

: a member of the Prussian landed aristocracy

Junkerdom

ˈyu̇ŋ-kər-dəm 

noun

Junkerism

ˈyu̇ŋ-kə-ˌri-zəm 

noun

Synonyms of junker

Noun (1)

• crate

Examples of junker in a Sentence

Noun (1)

I can't believe he's still driving that old junker.

they finally traded in their old junker for a nice new car

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

On the central coast of California, car enthusiasts can marvel at the most prestigious and the junkers of the automobile world, all in one weekend. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026

Down the line, fewer amateur mechanics may be able to spend their weekends tinkering with a junker and bringing it back to its former glory. — Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025

Noun

The original — which helped make the show’s title into a universal shorthand for junker rejuvenation — aired on MTV for six seasons from 2004-2007. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 May 2024

Scrap Car Comparison scraps thousands of cars every year, but this year has decided to put them to good use by naming those junkers after your ex. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

junk entry 1 + -er entry 2

Noun (2)

German, from Old High German junchērro, literally, young lord

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1932, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for junker

• dunker
• hunker