O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

flotsam

/flɒtsæm/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does flotsam mean?

noun

The part of a ship's cargo that is thrown overboard, especially when the ship is in distress. Also, the wreckage or debris that is left behind after a ship has sunk or been wrecked.

Example

"The beach was littered with flotsam from the storm."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for flotsam

Antonyms of flotsam

Rhymes with flotsam

Etymologically related