Synonyms for

Wreckage

Verb / ˈrekʌdʒ / / ˈrekɪdʒ / Another word for wreckage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

debris ruins remnants scrap junk detritus rubble trash garbage waste litter flotsam jetsam castoffs discard refuse scraps leavings residue relics

Synonyms by register

Formal

ruins debris remains detritus

Informal

junk scrap mess bits

Literary

splinters shards fragments

Antonyms

creation construction assembly whole perfection integrity unity

Common collocations

  • ship wreckage
  • plane wreckage
  • car wreckage
  • wreckage of the
  • scattered wreckage
  • salvage the wreckage
  • clear the wreckage

Word family

noun wreckage
verb wreck
adjective wrecked

Usage note

Wreckage refers to the destroyed or ruined remains of something, typically a vehicle or building. It often implies a significant level of destruction.

Example sentences

  1. The car accident caused a lot of wreckage on the highway.
  2. The tornado left a path of destruction and wreckage.
  3. The shipwreck left a lot of wreckage on the ocean floor.
  4. The fire left nothing but wreckage of the building.
  5. The earthquake caused the collapse and wreckage of many buildings.

Quotes

  • 'There is always a way out of wreckage.' - Charles Bukowski
  • 'Wreckage is where your past comes to rest.' - Rae Armantrout
  • 'Wreckage is temporary. Our strength is permanent.' - Lailah Gifty Akita

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