detritus

noun
UK: /dɪˈtraɪ.təs/
US: /dɪˈtraɪ.təs/

  1. Waste material or rubbish, especially that left after a particular event or process.

    1. The flood left detritus all over the town.
    2. After the concert, the park was covered in detritus of food and drink.

  2. Organic matter produced by the decomposition of organisms.

    1. The detritus provides food for many small organisms.
    2. Seabirds feed on detritus floating on the ocean's surface.

Synonyms

rubbish debris waste litter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detritus" in English means: Waste material or rubbish, especially that left after a particular event or process., Organic matter produced by the decomposition of organisms..

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

Synonyms for "detritus": rubbish, debris, waste, litter.

Example usage of "detritus": "The flood left detritus all over the town.". More examples on the page.