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wreckage

noun

Simple meaning

The remaining parts of something that has been wrecked.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

rehkuhj

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹɛkədʒ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

    “They searched the wreckage for signs of survivors.”

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: The remaining parts of something that has been wrecked

Used this way, wreckage is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“They searched the wreckage for signs of survivors.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Usage note

It most often appears in the pattern “wreckage for …”, which is worth copying when you use it.

Natural pattern: wreckage for …

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More ways to use wreckage

  • “They searched the wreckage for signs of survivors.”noun

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human wreckageburning wreckagefloating wreckagesome wreckageflaming wreckagetangled wreckage

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