Meaning of the word boneyard in English
What does boneyard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
boneyard
US /ˈboʊn.jɑːrd/
UK /ˈbəʊn.jɑːd/
Noun
1.
a place where old or discarded items, especially vehicles or machinery, are stored or left to decay
Example:
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The old cars were left to rust in the boneyard.
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The aircraft boneyard in Arizona is a sight to behold.
2.
a cemetery or burial ground
Example:
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The old church had a small boneyard next to it.
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They discovered an ancient boneyard filled with dinosaur fossils.