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

In summer, add a piece driftwood with a few hanging air plants to break up space, she says.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

She dragged some fallen-down branches and driftwood into a pile and used dried palm leaves for kindling.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr