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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

scree

/skriː/ noun · British & US
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What does scree mean?

noun

A mass of loose rock fragments at the bottom of a cliff or steep slope, formed by the disintegration of the rock above. A high-pitched, scraping or grating sound, often made by the movement of loose rock or gravel.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through the scree at the base of the mountain."

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