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 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 Down the line, fewer amateur mechanics may be able to spend their weekends tinkering with a junker and bringing it back to its former glory. Nina Metz, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
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crate
Noun
  • 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

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“Junker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junker. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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