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/
Noun
1.
a cemetery, especially one beside a church
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The old church graveyard was overgrown with ivy.
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They visited the graveyard to pay their respects.
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2.
a place where old or disused items are left
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The old car factory became a graveyard of rusted machinery.
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This section of the office is a graveyard for old computers.
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