driftwood

Example Sentences

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Soldiers and police had helped clear the debris and driftwood.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

At low tide, the sea is not visible beyond the expanse of grassland, but the area is littered with driftwood, some plastic waste and there is even a small, upturned boat nearby.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

Alongside the marine animals, Bischoff said he was excited to find an entire shore ecology that included skulls of sandpipers and pieces of driftwood in the bone bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

Just a bit farther is the relatively new park just beyond Expedia’s campus where you’ll find stadium-style seating and driftwood with a view — another great place for a break before heading back.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

I pull strong, slapping away driftwood, fallen leaves, pulling, pushing the muddy water down.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes