detritus

[US]/dɪ'traɪtəs/
[UK]/dɪ'traɪtəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. debris, fragments of rock.

Phrases & Collocations

piles of detritus

organic detritus

Example Sentences

The beach was littered with detritus from the storm.

The river carried detritus downstream.

The old factory was filled with detritus of its former glory.

Detritus from the construction site was scattered everywhere.

The detritus of failed relationships lingered in their memories.

Detritus can be harmful to marine life.

The detritus of war left a lasting impact on the country.

They sifted through the detritus looking for any clues.

Detritus can accumulate in neglected areas.

The detritus of past mistakes haunted him.

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