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debris

The word “debris” has 2 syllables: de-bris

It's pronounced as /dəˈbriː/

What is synonym and antonym for debris?

In the thesaurus, “debris” has 58 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for debris along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for debris

Antonyms for debris

  • belongings
  • booty
  • catch
  • find
  • gem
  • goodie
  • goody
  • jewel
  • pearl
  • plum
  • possessions
  • prize
  • salvage
  • treasure
  • treasure trove
  • trove
  • valuable

Meanings of debris

  • noun
    1. Rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed.
    2. Litter and discarded refuse.
    3. The ruins of a broken-down structure.
    4. Large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.

Example Sentences

  • The streets were filled with debris after the storm passed through.
  • The workers cleared the debris from the construction site.
  • The earthquake left a pile of debris blocking the road.
  • Search teams carefully sifted through the debris in search of survivors.
  • The tornado scattered debris across the entire neighborhood.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debris, such as: ashes, belongings, bits, booty, castoff, catch, chaff.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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