English · Travel & Places
ruins
/ˈruː.ɪnz/
[/ˈruː.ɪnz/]
remains of buildings
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The broken parts of old buildings that remain after they have been destroyed or decayed.
Example
They explored the ancient ruins, imagining how the bustling city had looked thousands of years ago.
They explored the ancient ruins, imagining how the bustling city had looked thousands of years ago.
Etymology
From Latin 'ruina', a collapse, from 'ruere', to fall.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in history, archaeology, and tourism.