dump

/dʌmp/

Definitions

1. verb

to throw or put something down hastily or carelessly

“She dumped her lunch on the ground and started crying.”

2. verb

to get rid of or dispose of something unwanted or unnecessary

“We need to dump this old furniture before the weekend.”

3. noun

a place for disposing of waste, especially rubbish or refuse

“The city has a new dump where residents can dispose of their trash.”

4. noun

a large quantity of something unwanted or of poor quality

“The dump of old CDs was a treasure trove for record collectors.”

5. noun

a sudden or unexpected failure or collapse

“The stock market had a dump after the company’s announcement.”

6. noun

a sudden or unexpected movement or drop

“The rollercoaster had a dump at the end of the ride.”

7. adjective

unwanted or of poor quality

“The dump truck was full of dump materials.”

Synonyms

  • discard
  • throwaway
  • waste

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • preservation