Flotsam and Garbage

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Flotsam

Flotsam noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
Usage example: the dispirited family picked through the flotsam of their possessions after the hurricane, looking for anything that could be salvaged
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Garbage and flotsam are semantically related. (North American) in trash topic. In some cases you can use "Garbage" instead a noun "Flotsam".

Garbage

Garbage noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: the stray dogs were looking for leftover food in the family's garbage
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Flotsam and garbage are semantically related. You can use "Flotsam" instead a noun "Garbage".
Nearby Word: garb

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