Dumping

/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of dumping; a situation where waste or unwanted items are disposed of carelessly.

The illegal dumping of garbage in the woods has become a serious environmental issue.

The wholesale disposal of goods, especially at a lower price, usually leading to market distortion.

The dumping of surplus products from overseas is affecting local businesses.

verb

The act of dropping or depositing something in a careless or haphazard manner.

He was dumping the trash on the side of the road without a second thought.

To offload or dispose of something, often illegally or irresponsibly.

The company was caught dumping toxic waste into the river.

To sell goods in a foreign market at a price lower than their fair market value, often to gain market share.

The government accused the manufacturer of dumping steel at below-cost prices.

The word 'dump' comes from the Middle English 'dunpe,' with roots in Old English.

line of dumping

A process or series of actions related to getting rid of waste.

dumping ground

A place where waste is collected or discarded.

night dumping

Illegal disposal of waste during nighttime to avoid detection.

dump

To dispose of waste matter.

landfill

A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.

refuse

Waste or garbage.

To abruptly end a romantic relationship.

I can't believe she dumped him out of nowhere!

To get rid of something unwanted.

He just dumped his old car in the junkyard.