shipwreck
noun
the destruction or loss of a ship, as by sinking.
Example Sentences
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It called it "one of the deadliest shipwrecks recorded" on the route.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
Some shipwrecks are partly or completely buried beneath sediment, which can greatly reduce their ability to release pollutants into the surrounding water.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Caribbean was filled with centuries-old shipwrecks, and Mr. Dooley became enthralled by marine archaeology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
Homer’s “The Odyssey” follows Odysseus, a Greek king trying to get home after the Trojan War, a journey interrupted by Cyclopes, sirens, shipwrecks and gods with grudges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
Joseph had learned something about shipwrecks as a pupil at St. Anthony’s, which was named after the patron saint of shipwrecks and lost things.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
