debris

noun
UK: /dəˈbriː/
US: /dəˈbriː/

  1. Pieces of broken things scattered around after something has been destroyed.

    1. After the storm, debris was all over the town.
    2. The construction site was covered in debris after the building imploded unexpectedly.

  2. Rubbish or waste.

    1. Clean up the debris in the backyard.
    2. The park cleanup crew worked hard to remove the plastic bottles and other debris.

Synonyms

wreckage waste litter garbage rubble

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "debris" in English means: Pieces of broken things scattered around after something has been destroyed., Rubbish or waste..

The phonetic transcription of "debris" is /dəˈbriː/ in British English and /dəˈbriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "debris": wreckage, waste, litter, garbage, rubble.

Example usage of "debris": "After the storm, debris was all over the town.". More examples on the page.