Synonyms of detritus

Antonyms of detritus

Collocations of detritus

urban detritus
Frequency: 70 %

The alley was filled with urban detritus such as broken glass and discarded fast food wrappers.

natural detritus
Frequency: 60 %

The forest floor was covered in natural detritus like fallen leaves and branches.

decaying detritus
Frequency: 50 %

The smell of decaying detritus from the compost heap filled the air.

ocean detritus
Frequency: 45 %

The beach was littered with ocean detritus washed ashore by the tide.

rotting detritus
Frequency: 40 %

The dumpster behind the restaurant was overflowing with rotting detritus.

Idiomatic Expressions for detritus

  • Phrase: intellectual detritus
    Meaning: obsolete or outdated knowledge or ideas
    Usage: The library was filled with intellectual detritus from centuries past.