debris
Translation
debris, rubble, wreckage, remains
Examples
Workers cleared the debris from the road.
Workers cleared the debris from the road.
Space debris is a growing problem.
Space debris is a growing problem.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) scattered pieces of rubbish or remains Workers cleared the debris from the road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rubble, wreckage, remains, ruins
Etymology
From French 'dé-' (away) + 'briser' (to break). Literally 'broken away pieces'.
Memory Tips
The 's' at the end is silent. Think of a DEstroyed BRIdge and the pieces left behind.