Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shard-of-glass

noun
/ʃɑrd əv ɡlæs/
Definition
A fragment or piece of glass that has broken off from a larger object.
Examples
  • Be careful when cleaning up the broken window; there are many shards of glass on the floor.
  • He stepped on a shard of glass that had fallen from the table.
  • The artist used shards of glass to create a stunning mosaic.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to sharp-edged pieces of glass, often resulting from a shattered or broken item.
Synonyms
  • fragment
  • piece
  • splinter
  • shard