Meaning of the word graveyard in English

What does graveyard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

graveyard

US /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/
UK /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːd/
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Noun

1.

a cemetery, especially one beside a church

Example:
The old church graveyard was overgrown with ivy.
They visited the graveyard to pay their respects.
2.

a place where old or disused items are left

Example:
The old car factory became a graveyard of rusted machinery.
This section of the office is a graveyard for old computers.