Synonyms for

Shard

Verb / ʃɑ:rd / Another word for shard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A shard is a piece of a broken object, usually with sharp edges.

Synonyms & similar words

fragment sherd fragment splinter chip piece slice part bit shred sliver fragmentation splintering shattering crumbling disintegration breakage break ruin destruction damage breakup

Example sentences

  1. I found a shard of pottery while digging in the garden.
  2. Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edges of the glass shard.
  3. She glued the broken shard back onto the vase.
  4. The archaeologist discovered an ancient shard of a vase.
  5. The artist used the shard of mirror to create a beautiful mosaic.

Quotes

  • A broken mirror can still reflect beauty in its shards.
  • The shards of our mistakes can be used to build a better future.
  • In the end, all the broken pieces will fit together, forming a beautiful mosaic of life.

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