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

• 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

Claridge, who has the chronic lung condition COPD, can tell when the landfill is on fire. —Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025

Most saw noticeable gains in textile donations compared to control sites; what ACT UK said demonstrates potential to divert NRT from landfill—and incineration. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025

Recycling is effective at reducing waste headed for landfill, but its climate impact is relatively small because transporting, processing and repurposing recyclables typically relies on fossil fuels. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025

Authorities searched Booker's apartment complex — including a trash bin — and spent a week searching a landfill in Lenox Township for evidence. —Christina Hall, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025

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