CEFR B2

shipwreck

noun

Meaning

The destruction or loss of a ship at sea, or the remains of a ship that has been destroyed.

Examples

The Titanic's shipwreck remains a famous historical event.
Divers explored the ancient shipwreck, hoping to find treasure.

Synonyms: wreck, disaster, catastrophe, ruin

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shipwreck (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɪp.rɛk]

Definition

The destruction or loss of a ship at sea, or the remains of a ship that has been destroyed.

Examples

The Titanic's shipwreck remains a famous historical event.
Divers explored the ancient shipwreck, hoping to find treasure.
The storm caused a terrible shipwreck, leaving no survivors.

How to Use shipwreck

shipwrecked (adjective): Having been involved in a shipwreck. — "The shipwrecked sailors were rescued after days at sea."

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