Debris (Noun)
Meaning
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The hurricane left a trail of debris in its wake, including shattered glass and splintered wood.
- The construction site was littered with debris from the demolition of the old building.
- After the earthquake, rescue teams had to navigate through the debris to reach trapped survivors.
- The beach was covered in debris from the shipwreck, including rusty anchors and tangled fishing nets.
- The tornado ripped through the town, leaving a massive amount of debris in its path, including destroyed homes and uprooted trees.