wreck
noun
any building, structure, or thing reduced to a state of ruin.
Example Sentences
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It struck musicians and illustrators, YouTubers and Instagrammers, self-proclaimed anxious wrecks and the freest of spirits.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Readers will find engrossing case studies of well-known disasters such as the Titanic and the USS Indianapolis, as well as sections on bygone Viking wrecks and the mysterious “ghost ships” of seafaring lore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The episode is believed to be one of the largest seabird wrecks in recent European history.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
For investors, it’s worth checking whether there might be some value in the wrecks and being wary of those sailing close to the wind.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Today, where the treasure of continents once passed, divers and snorkelers swim the trash-strewn shallows in search of artifacts, and wrecks of fishing boats nod and rot in the gentle surf.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
