dump

Definition

A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.

Etymology

From Middle English dumpen, dompen, probably from Old Norse dumpa (“to thump”) (whence Danish dumpe (“to fall suddenly”)), of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of falling, similar to thump.

Example Sentences

• "a toxic waste dump"
• "The new XML dump is coming soon."
• "an ammo dump"