Meaning
A place where waste or garbage is left; a ground or place for dumping ashes, refuse, etc.; a disposal site.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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