junker

noun

ˈjəŋ-kər How to pronounce junker (audio)
Definition of junkernext
as in crate
a dilapidated old automobile they finally traded in their old junker for a nice new car

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Recent Examples of junker Scrap Car Comparison scraps thousands of cars every year, but this year has decided to put them to good use by naming those junkers after your ex. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2024 On the central coast of California, car enthusiasts can marvel at the most prestigious and the junkers of the automobile world, all in one weekend. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 24 May 2026 It’s been on the airwaves for about 50 years — almost as long as California has had its pioneering Lemon Law protecting us from getting stuck with junkers. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023 The original — which helped make the show’s title into a universal shorthand for junker rejuvenation — aired on MTV for six seasons from 2004-2007. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for junker
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crate
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  • The witness believed the crates contained gold, though their contents could not be confirmed.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • When evening falls, situate your dog or cat in a quiet room, potentially with their crate.
    — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of crate

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