Synonyms for dumping
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
NO DUMPING [sign posted to discourage lawless dumping of trash]
Related words
- Word family
- dumpee dumper dumpster
- Phrases
- dumping ground homeless dumping patient dumping
Forms
- Plural
- dumpings → disposals…
Example sentences
- disposal Mennad put the sandwich down the garbage disposal.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dumping | steady | |
| disposal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- disposal3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (disposal3 = 3 syllables).