jetsam

/ˈdʒɛtsæm/

Definitions

1. noun

Objects or cargo that are intentionally or accidentally jettisoned overboard from a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; discarded material.

“The salvage company collected the valuable jetsam from the sunken ship.”

Synonyms

  • discards
  • flotsam

Antonyms

  • cargo
  • valuables