Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rubble
noun
/ˈrʌb.əl/
Definition
Rubble refers to the broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete that remain after a structure has been destroyed or damaged.
Examples
- The earthquake left a pile of rubble where the building once stood.
- Workers cleared the rubble to start the renovation project.
- The landscape was dotted with rubble after the storm.
Meaning
Rubble is often found at construction sites, during demolition, or as remnants after natural disasters.
Synonyms
- debris
- wreckage
- remains
- fragments
