rubble

noun
UK: /ˈrʌb.əl/
US: /ˈrʌb.əl/

  1. Broken pieces of stone or brick from buildings or walls that have been destroyed.

    1. The old house turned into rubble after storm.
    2. After the earthquake, the city was a heap of rubble and dust.

  2. Rough, uneven pieces of stone used in building.

    1. The path was made of rubble, making it hard to walk on.
    2. The walls of the old castle were constructed from irregular pieces of rubble.

Synonyms

debris wreckage detritus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rubble" in English means: Broken pieces of stone or brick from buildings or walls that have been destroyed., Rough, uneven pieces of stone used in building..

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

Synonyms for "rubble": debris, wreckage, detritus.

Example usage of "rubble": "The old house turned into rubble after storm.". More examples on the page.