Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wreckage

Noun

/ˈrɛkɪdʒ/

Definition

The remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged.

Examples

The ship sank, leaving only wreckage scattered across the ocean floor.
The tornado left a path of wreckage in its wake, making recovery efforts difficult.
Rescue teams searched through the wreckage for survivors after the building collapsed.

Meaning

Wreckage refers to the debris or remains left after a disaster, accident, or destruction, often used to describe the remains of vehicles, ships, or buildings.