driftwood

noun

drift·​wood ˈdrift-ˌwu̇d 

1

: wood drifted or floated by water

2

: flotsam sense 2

Examples of driftwood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are a few other decorations that don’t boast horses or fleur de lis, like glass floats, driftwood, and an old wine rack that now holds lights. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

It’s grounded by driftwood and skin musks, which give it a beachy yet sophisticated depth—think of the scent a siren would spray on to lure over an unsuspecting sailor. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

Plan to come at sunrise or sunset—when the beach is at its most beautiful—refrain from taking any of the driftwood with you. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for driftwood

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• falsehood

Kids Definition

driftwood

noun

drift·​wood ˈdrift-ˌwu̇d 

: wood drifted or floated by water