Synonyms for

Landfill

Verb / ˈlæˌndfɪl / Another word for landfill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A landfill is a place where garbage is buried in the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

dump junkyard dumpsite midden

Synonyms by register

Formal

waste disposal site refuse dump garbage dump rubbish tip

Informal

dump tip tip-off garbage heap

Literary

midden boneyard

Antonyms

source origin beginning creation birthplace spring wellspring

Common collocations

  • municipal landfill
  • sanitary landfill
  • landfill site
  • landfill gas
  • landfill tax
  • landfill operations
  • landfill capacity

Word family

noun landfill
verb landfill

Usage note

While 'landfill' can be used as a verb, it is much more common as a noun referring to the site itself. It generally carries a negative connotation due to environmental concerns.

Example sentences

  1. The city is planning to build a new landfill outside of town.
  2. The landfill is getting full and needs to be closed soon.
  3. Many things we throw away can be recycled instead of going to the landfill.
  4. The landfill is not a good place for animals to live because of the pollution.
  5. The landfill smells really bad and no one wants to live near it.

Quotes

  • The clutter and waste of modern life are being piled up in the landfill of history.
  • We need to stop treating the earth as a landfill for our waste.
  • The landfill is a monument to our throwaway culture.

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