debris

/ˈdɛbri/ /ˈdɛbərɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken down, such as the wreckage of a building or the fragments of a rock or a tree.

“The city was left to clear the debris from the earthquake.”

2. noun

unpleasant or unwanted matter.

“The news was full of debris and sensationalism.”

3. verb

to remove or clear away debris, especially from a place or area.

“The crew had to debris the road after the landslide.”

Synonyms

  • fragments
  • remains
  • ruins
  • wreckage

Antonyms

  • intactness
  • wholeness