A place where discarded metal, old vehicles, and other waste materials are collected and stored, often for recycling or scrap.
Compound of 'junk' (discarded material) and 'yard' (an outdoor area). 'Junk' comes from Old Norse 'gjunka' meaning rope fibers, originally used for ship materials, then generalized to any refuse.
Junkyards are modern treasure troves—mechanics find parts, artists find materials, and engineers scavenge components. What was once considered worthless has become valuable in the recycling and maker communities.
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