flotsam
Translation
flotsam, wreckage, debris
Examples
Flotsam from the shipwreck washed up on the beach.
Flotsam from the shipwreck washed up on the beach.
He sifted through the flotsam of his failed business.
He sifted through the flotsam of his failed business.
Grammar Patterns
((flotsam from sth.)) wreckage from sth. Flotsam from the shipwreck was found.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wreckage, debris, jetsam, detritus
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'floteson', derived from the Old French 'floter' (to float). It is related to 'float'.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'flotsam and jetsam'. Flotsam is wreckage that 'floats' away accidentally, while jetsam is cargo that has been 'jettisoned' (thrown overboard) on purpose.