Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shipwreck
noun
/ˈʃɪpˌrɛk/
Definition
the destruction of a ship at sea or the event of a ship being wrecked.
Examples
- The ancient shipwreck was discovered near the coast.
- After the storm, the shipwreck became a famous diving site.
- Many tales of survival emerged from the shipwreck.
Meaning
A shipwreck occurs when a ship has an accident and is damaged, often sinking or being stranded, typically in water such as the ocean or a river.
Synonyms
- wreck
- wreckage
- loss
- disaster
