wreckage

noun
UK: /ˈrek.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈrek.ɪdʒ/

  1. The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

    1. The wreckage was all that was left after the storm.
    2. After the accident, the firemen had to cut free the driver from the wreckage.

  2. The parts that are left of something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been severely damaged in an accident or explosion.

    1. They sifted through the wreckage after the plane crash.
    2. The team is still trying to determine the cause of the train's wreckage near the city.

  3. A state of extreme damage or ruin.

    1. His career was left in wreckage after the scandal.
    2. The company was left in financial wreckage after the CEO's disastrous decisions.

Synonyms

debris detritus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wreckage" in English means: The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed., The parts that are left of something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been severely damaged in an accident or explosion., A state of extreme damage or ruin..

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

Synonyms for "wreckage": debris, detritus.

Example usage of "wreckage": "The wreckage was all that was left after the storm.". More examples on the page.