ruin
noun
ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
ruins
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pluralof ruin.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof ruin (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
ruinnounruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay.
Example Sentences
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"The flour isn't enough and the food boxes aren't enough either," said Dalal al-Dahdouh, who is living in the ruins of her home in Gaza City with her family of eight.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The minuscule yet distinctly humanoid figure of a fairy flaps its wings as it flies into the ancient ruins of a bygone kingdom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
There was no sign of its bustling market, the local Uttargaya School was in ruins, the houses swept away, and school buses were turned over.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He traveled as a private citizen, rather than a politician, reveling in the region’s splendors, its ruins and estates, gardens and canals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Three smoky images of the same woman moved in unison toward the center of the ruins.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
