Meaning & Definition of word "Dump"

Dump

/dʌmp/

1. a site for depositing trash or waste material; a garbage dump.
- Example: The city plans to close down the old dump and open a new waste management facility.
2. a place or condition of messy disorder.
- Example: His bedroom looked like a dump after he finished packing.

1. to drop or let fall in a mass; to unload.
- Example: He dumped the contents of the bag onto the table.
2. to dispose of waste or unwanted material.
- Example: They decided to dump the old furniture instead of trying to sell it.
3. to quit or abandon someone or something suddenly.
- Example: She dumped him after realizing he wasn't the right person for her.

Middle English; from Old Norse 'dynpa' meaning to fall or tumble.

dump truck:

A truck designed to transport and unload bulk materials.

dump on:

To criticize or pour negative feedback on someone.

in the dump:

Feeling sad or depressed.

litter:

Waste material thrown away carelessly.

refuse:

Waste or garbage.

landfill:

A site for the disposal of waste materials.

Meaning: A bad or unattractive place, often referring to a home or living situation.

Example Sentence: After the party, their place looked like a total dump.

Meaning: To break up with someone.

Example Sentence: He got dumped last week; he's been really down about it.