/ ˈdebriː; ˈdeɪ-; NAmE dəˈbriː/ noun [ U ]
1.
pieces of wood, metal, brick, etc. that are left after sth has been destroyed :
Emergency teams are still clearing the debris from the plane crash.
2.
( formal ) pieces of material that are not wanted and rubbish / garbage that are left somewhere :
Clear away leaves and other garden debris from the pond.
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WORD ORIGIN
early 18th cent.: from French débris , from obsolete débriser break down.