1. places where old cars, machinery, and other discarded items are stored, often for salvaging usable parts
Usage: plural of junkyard

Examples

• The mechanic searched several junkyards for a replacement transmission.
• Old junkyards often contain vintage car parts that are hard to find elsewhere.
• The city plans to clean up abandoned junkyards in the industrial district.
• He found the perfect bumper for his classic truck at one of the local junkyards.
• Many junkyards now recycle metal and other materials more efficiently.
• The artist collected interesting pieces from junkyards for her sculptures.