wreckage — the broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrekɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The superhero had to dig through the wreckage to find survivors.
- My kitchen looked like a cooking show wreckage after I tried to make a simple cake.
- The archaeologists found ancient ship wreckage at the bottom of the ocean.
wreckage
NOUN[/ˈrekɪdʒ/]
the broken remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Emergency workers examine the twisted wreckage after the highway collision
The package met damage in the wreckage
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old Norse 'wrec' meaning to wreck or destroy, combined with the suffix '-age' (from Old French) meaning a collection or state of something.
Breakdown
wreck (to destroy or damage) + -age (noun suffix meaning collection or result) = wreckage
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero had to dig through the wreckage to find survivors.”
“My kitchen looked like a cooking show wreckage after I tried to make a simple cake.”
“The archaeologists found ancient ship wreckage at the bottom of the ocean.”
“After the food fight, the cafeteria was a wreckage of mashed potatoes and flying vegetables.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.