Debris means bits and pieces left after something breaks or falls down. It can be wood, stones, or other small parts. It is often seen after accidents or storms.
The wind blew leaves and debris everywhere.
We cleaned the debris after the storm.
Debris in nature means loose rocks, soil, or earth that fall down a hill or mountain. It can block roads or paths when it moves. It often happens after rain or floods.
There was debris on the trail after the rock slide.
The mountain debris stopped the road from opening.
Space debris means broken pieces of satellites or rockets in space. These pieces move around Earth and can be dangerous to other working satellites.
Scientists study space debris to keep satellites safe.
Space debris can harm spacecraft and astronauts.
Debris means all the leftover parts after things are damaged. This can be from fire, accidents, or destruction. It is the things left behind that need to be cleaned.
The fire left debris all over the kitchen floor.
The car accident caused debris on the highway.
Debris can also mean a mess of ideas or things that are not clear or tidy. It is used when talking about confusion or disorder in thoughts or information.
His mind was full of debris after the bad news.
The report was filled with debris from many sources.