jetsam
The word “jetsam” has 2 syllables: jet-sam.
It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛtˌsəm/.
What is synonym and antonym for jetsam?
In the thesaurus, “jetsam” has 9 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for jetsam along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jetsam
- ashes
- debris
- detritus
- flotsam
- leavings
- remnant
- residue
- rubble
- ruins
Meanings of jetsam
- noun
- Articles thrown overboard from a ship or boat in order to lighten the load of a ship in distress.
- (by extension) discarded odds and ends.
Example Sentences
- The beachcomber discovered various pieces of jetsam washed ashore after the storm.
- Maritime law dictates the salvage rights of jetsam found adrift at sea.
- The ship's crew carefully cataloged the jetsam recovered from the wreck.
- Environmental activists organize beach cleanups to remove jetsam and protect marine ecosystems.
- Historians study the jetsam from shipwrecks to gain insight into past trade routes and cultures.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to jetsam, such as: ashes, debris, detritus, flotsam, leavings, remnant, residue.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.