dustheap
Americannoun
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a heap or pile of rubbish, refuse, or the like.
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oblivion; obscurity; disregard; disuse.
He was consigned to the dustheap after many years of public service.
Etymology
Origin of dustheap
Example Sentences
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Among them is Mecham, rising phoenix-like from the political dustheap just two years after he was thrown out of office.
From Time Magazine Archive
As a result, his book is destined for the dustheap of famous-people-I-have-met books.
From Time Magazine Archive
After more than 60 years on the dustheap of aviation history, the Zeppelin is making a comeback--sort of.
From Time Magazine Archive
On a continent normally consigned to the political and economic dustheap, Yoweri Museveni has amply demonstrated that he is something different.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Good!" cried Dick; and there was a ring of sincerity in that monosyllable which ought to have made it appreciated—as much as a diamond in a dustheap!
From At Large by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
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