Dump
/dʌmp/noun
To drop or empty something suddenly, or a place where waste is deposited.
Did you know?The verb and noun are tied to the idea of a sudden dropping or heaping up, and the exact origin is uncertain, which is why scholars treat it as an old, rough, “low” word rather than a polished loanword.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
dumpen
“to drop heavily or fall with a dull sound”
16th Century
English
dump
“a heavy fall; a heap or pile”
17th Century
English
dump
“a place where refuse is thrown”
19th Century
English
dump
“to unload, discard, or get rid of something suddenly”
Modern English
English
dump
“to empty, discard, or deposit waste; a refuse site”