ruins

ru·ins
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US/ˈɹu.ɪnz/UK/ˈɹuː.ɪnz/

A form of ruin — The remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ruin
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of ruin

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
debrisrubbishwreck

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

ruins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruins

MLA

“ruins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruins. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ruins,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruins.

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