dumping
/ˈdʌmpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dumpings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
Noun
Examples
NO DUMPING [sign posted to discourage lawless dumping of trash]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Selling goods at less than their normal price, or even at a loss, especially in the export market as a means of securing a monopoly.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dumping” mean?
The disposal of something no longer needed, or of no value.
Is “dumping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.