driftwood

Example Sentences

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Soldiers and police had helped clear the debris and driftwood.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

My tent set up and food safely stored in the provided metal boxes, I went over to the tiny beach and sat on a driftwood log, relaxing under the sun’s warm rays.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

"Coming into a world where you are not as accepted, you are a bit like driftwood," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 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

Behind the caps was a big piece of driftwood, and under the driftwood was a torn piece of fishing net.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr