basural

/bæˈʃuːrəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of waste management facility, typically consisting of a landfill or a dump.

“The environmental group opposed the construction of a new basural on the outskirts of the city.”

2. noun

A place where waste is deposited, especially a landfill or a dump.

“The basural was overflowing with trash, emitting a strong odor.”

Synonyms

  • dump
  • landfill

Antonyms

  • recycling center
  • wastewater treatment plant