flotsam
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The two are among a handful of characters — like Flotsam and Jetsam, the surfer detectives — who reappear in Wambaugh’s work.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025
David Wiesner is the triply Caldecotted king of this genre: Tuesday, in which a crew of frogs go joyriding on their levitating lily pads, is my particular favorite, and Flotsam is great too.
From Slate • Nov. 26, 2019
Metallica eventually hired Jason Newsted, who was then playing with the thrash-metal band Flotsam and Jetsam, to replace Burton.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 15, 2018
Flotsam is cargo or wreckage floating in the sea.
From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2017
Flotsam means the leftover bits and pieces of a shipwreck, while jetsam means items thrown overboard on purpose.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing flotsam
Seas The Day: Words That Shore Are Beachy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"To Build a Fire," Vocabulary from the short story
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Life of Pi
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
