Noun
A landfill.
(figuratively) Any place where unwanted items are sent.
(taxonomy) A presumably polyphyletic supraspecific taxon where species of unclear affinities are placed.
Synonym: wastebasket taxon
From September 1686 to early 1688, the French crown used Martinique as a threat and a dumping ground for mainland Huguenots who refused to reconvert to Catholicism. Source: Internet
At the time, few would have predicted the critical and financial success it would garner, given that it was an R-rated film and February has long been considered a dumping ground for less-than-buzzworthy studio releases. Source: Internet
“I have made it very clear that we will not stand by and allow it to be used as a dumping ground, and we are prepared to exhaust all legal options to end this practice and keep the constitutionally protected Adirondacks forever wild.” Source: Internet
Not only is there the usual trash, but its a dumping ground for sofas, refrigerators and other large household items. Source: Internet
A temporary garbage dumping ground outside Beirut. Source: Internet
Europe and America must cease from treating Africa as the "dumping ground" and the "whipping boy" for Europe and America. Source: Internet