graveyard

/ˈɡreɪvˌjɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of land used for burying the dead, typically marked with gravestones or headstones.

“The old mansion stood beside a beautiful but eerie graveyard.”

2. noun

A place where computers, electronic devices, or other machines are stored, often in a state of inactivity.

“The company’s graveyard of old computers was finally recycled for parts.”

Synonyms

  • boneyard
  • cemetery
  • charnel

Antonyms

  • flourishing
  • thriving
  • vibrant