junk (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒʌŋk/

Definition

Things that are old, broken, or no longer wanted; trash or rubbish.

Examples

• He kept a lot of junk in his garage.

• She threw out all the junk from the attic.

• The market sells antiques and also a lot of junk.

How to Use junk

junk food (collocation)

Food that is unhealthy and has little nutritional value. — "She eats too much junk food."

junk mail (collocation)

Unwanted advertising sent by post. — "My mailbox is full of junk mail."

junk yard (collocation)

A place where old or broken vehicles and other items are kept. — "We sold the old car to a junk yard."

Synonyms of junk

Words with a similar meaning to junk:

• trash
• rubbish
• garbage
• debris

Antonyms of junk

Words with the opposite meaning to junk:

• treasures
• possessions

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