debris
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Scattered pieces of broken or destroyed material left after something has been damaged or destroyed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
wreckage
rubble
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Workers spent days clearing _____ from the collapsed building."
Answer: debris
In your own words, what does "debris" mean?
Scattered pieces of broken or destroyed material left after something has been damaged or destroyed.
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