flotsam
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Noun — Wreckage or debris found floating on water, especially from a shipwreck.
How to use flotsam
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman floteson, ultimately related to float, with a Latin-derived ending.
Full origin of flotsam →Frequently asked questions
What does “flotsam” mean?
The word “flotsam” means wreckage or debris found floating on water, especially from a shipwreck. In plain terms, floating wreckage or debris.
How do you pronounce “flotsam”?
“Flotsam” is pronounced FLOT-suhm (/ˈflɑtsəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “flotsam” in a sentence?
Here is “flotsam” used in a sentence: “Pieces of flotsam washed up on the beach after the storm.”
What part of speech is “flotsam”?
“Flotsam” is a noun.
Where does the word “flotsam” come from?
The word “flotsam” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman floteson, ultimately related to float, with a Latin-derived ending.