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Driftwood

Noun / ˈdrɪˌftwʊd / Another word for driftwood — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Driftwood is wood that has been washed ashore from a body of water, usually the sea.

Synonyms & similar words

flotsam jetsam wreckage floatwood waterwood salvage driftstuff debris lumber timber kindling firewood cordwood logs planks boards slabs

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Example sentences

  1. The driftwood was used to build a shelter on the beach.
  2. We found a lot of interesting shapes in the driftwood.
  3. The artist used driftwood to create a sculpture.
  4. The waves carried the driftwood far up onto the shore.
  5. The driftwood had been smoothed by the water and sand.

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  • The sea is as near as we come to another world. - Anne Stevenson
  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Robert Wyland
  • I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight. - Unknown

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