debris

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Learn the meaning of debris with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

debris

(noun)

Meaning

scattered pieces of waste or remains

Example

"The storm left behind a trail of debris, making the roads impassable."

Synonyms

wreckageruinsremnants

More about this word

Word origin
From French 'débris', meaning remains.
Related word forms
  • noun: debride