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dumping-ground

American  
[duhm-ping-ground] / ˈdʌm pɪŋˌgraʊnd /

noun

  1. dump.

Etymology

Origin of dumping-ground

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Q. Dumping ground: I had a friend whose house was being foreclosed.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2017

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