- pieces of wood, metal, building materials, etc. that are left after something has been destroyed
- Emergency teams are still clearing the debris from the plane crash.
- Several people were injured by flying debris in the explosion.
Extra Examples- Debris rained down around them.
- Police have spent the day sifting through the debris for clues.
- She found a pair of children's shoes among the debris.
- The tank exploded, scattering debris all over the field.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- falling
- flying
- food
- …
- piece
- heap
- pile
- …
- scatter
- send
- clear
- …
- accumulate
- fly
- fall
- …
- among the debris
- in the debris
- (formal) rubbish or pieces of material that are left somewhere and are not wanted
- Clear away leaves and other garden debris from the pond.
- the debris of their lunch
Extra Examples- Remember to clear the drain of debris regularly.
- These worms feed on plant debris.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- falling
- flying
- food
- …
- piece
- heap
- pile
- …
- scatter
- send
- clear
- …
- accumulate
- fly
- fall
- …
- among the debris
- in the debris
Word Originearly 18th cent.: from French débris, from obsolete débriser ‘break down’.
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