ruin
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.
Inside the new dome, the chimney of reactor four is a haunting ruin, coated with a crude grey concrete shell, under the shiny metal dome tall enough to house the Statue of Liberty.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Photos of island poverty and ruin, strewn across social media, don’t lie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The Seattle Mariners ruin the Angels’ home opener, holding them to just one hit over 10 innings in a 3-1 victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Former Senegalese foreign minister Cheikh Tidiane Gadio wrote in early February that "a hundred minutes of football will never be able to ruin a thousand years of close ties between Senegal and Morocco".
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The stolen statues, the suspicious connection with a known thief: it was enough to ruin Picasso and Apollinaire.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Vocabulary lists containing ruin
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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!
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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!
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key
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!
