Meaning & Definition of word "Wreckage"

Wreckage

/ˈrɛkɪdʒ/

1. The remains of something that has been wrecked, especially after a disaster.
- Example: The ship's wreckage was scattered across the rocky shoreline.
2. The ruins or the aftermath of a disaster, accident, or crash.
- Example: Rescue teams combed through the wreckage of the collapsed building.
3. Objects or debris that are left after a disaster.
- Example: The wreckage of the plane could be seen in the dense forest.
4. Severe damage to the point of needing significant repair or being beyond repair.
- Example: The car was in such wreckage that it was declared a total loss.

Derived from the verb 'wreck', which means to cause to become wrecked, plus the suffix '-age' denoting a collection or result.

in the wreckage:

Amid the destruction or consequences of a catastrophic event.

wreckage of a relationship:

The damage and fallout from a broken relationship.

wreck:

To destroy or severely damage something.

devastation:

Severe and overwhelming shock or grief.

Meaning: A big mess or disorganized situation.

Example Sentence: After the party, the living room looked like a total wreckage.

Meaning: A term to describe someone's emotional state after a breakup.

Example Sentence: He's a wreckage after that last relationship.