Detritus Definition & Meaning

detritus
noun
  1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

"Detritus" in song lyrics

See how detritus is used in real songs:

  • "band detritus"
    AOL — AOL

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