Debris

Scattered pieces of trash or broken things left after something is damaged or destroyed, like after a storm or a building falling down.

Examples

• After the storm passed, we went outside to help clean up the yard, where we found lots of debris like fallen branches and scattered leaves.
• In science class, we learned that after a volcanic eruption, the debris can cover nearby areas, making it hard for plants and animals to survive for a while.
• When our school theater production was over, we had to clean up the stage, which was covered in debris from the colorful costumes and props we had used.

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