Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jetsam
So flotsam or jetsam?
—
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Occasionally, some trivial jetsam floats to shore.
—New York Times, 11 June 2021
Various species of reptiles are thought to have spread to islands and continents via flotsam and jetsam, and more modern-day travelers have been sneaking aboard floating pieces of plastic debris covered in barnacles on the ocean and traveling across continents.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2016
See All Example Sentences for jetsam
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2023
Or is that jetsam?
—Christopher Reynoldsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Occasionally, some trivial jetsam floats to shore.
—New York Times, 11 June 2021
Various species of reptiles are thought to have spread to islands and continents via flotsam and jetsam, and more modern-day travelers have been sneaking aboard floating pieces of plastic debris covered in barnacles on the ocean and traveling across continents.
—Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2016
See All Example Sentences for jetsam
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jetsam
Noun
-
In the cave site on northern Malta, scientists found trace remnants of the roasted carcasses of red deer, tortoises and birds, as well as the remains of the marine life that once swarmed around Malta.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
-
This image, captured by a South African radio telescope named MeerKAT, also shows the ghostly, bubble-like remnants of supernovas that exploded over millennia.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The restaurant was in violation of 13 standards, including an employee preparing food with jewelry on and food debris on kitchen equipment.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
-
In neighboring Arkansas, a tornado near Blytheville lofted debris at least 25,000 feet high, according to weather service meteorologist Chelly Amin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The mood is a mix of ironic and sincere in equal measure, with plenty of pastiche and a heavy appreciation for the profundity of cultural detritus.—
Savannah Sobrevilla,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Previous scientific research shows that the detritus left behind after a fire can be laden with toxic compounds and gases, from heavy metals to burned plastics to asbestos.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The role will give him access to vast amounts of highly sensitive intelligence, as well as the daily flotsam of rumor, speculation and false accusations that F.B.I. agents receive from informants and the public.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
-
Investigating the Tracks' Origins In the study, the researchers assessed the viability of other potential explanations for the lines, including non-human animals, flotsam, the keel of ancient boats, and firewood.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
At least two of the dead were construction workers who were killed by falling rubble or debris, rescue worker Songwut Wangpon told reporters.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
-
So far, federal cleanup crews have cleared ash and rubble from more than 860 properties, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
-
There was slime-like residue on parts of a soda dispenser.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jetsam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jetsam. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share