Wreckage

/ˈrɛkɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The remains of something that has been wrecked, especially after a disaster.

The ship's wreckage was scattered across the rocky shoreline.

The ruins or the aftermath of a disaster, accident, or crash.

Rescue teams combed through the wreckage of the collapsed building.

Objects or debris that are left after a disaster.

The wreckage of the plane could be seen in the dense forest.

Severe damage to the point of needing significant repair or being beyond repair.

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.

A big mess or disorganized situation.

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

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

He's a wreckage after that last relationship.