landfill
Pronunciation: [ˈlændˌfɪl]
Word
Context: “environment”
(noun) a landfill is a place where people put trash and garbage. It's like a big hole in the ground where waste is buried so that it doesn't make a mess in other places.
Example
The city built a new landfill to help manage its waste better.
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The old landfill was overflowing and created pollution in the area.
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Where does all the garbage in our town go when it is taken away?
Context: “environment”
(verb) to landfill means to put waste or trash into a landfill. It’s the action of getting rid of garbage by burying it in the ground.
Example
They decided to landfill most of the construction waste to keep the site clean.
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We shouldn't landfill recyclable materials; we need to recycle them instead.
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What do we need to landfill after cleaning up the park?
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