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Definition ruin in British English

ruin noun

noun
/ˈruːɪn/
1

the state of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged

Example

Last month saw his dreams shattered and his business in ruins.

Example

After the war many monasteries fell into ruin.

Synonyms and related words
damage destruction harm
2

the parts of a building that remain after it has been severely damaged

Example

Roman ruins

Example

People had built shelters among the ruins of the city.

Example

The attack had reduced the town to a smoking ruin.

Synonyms and related words
addition alcove balcony
2.1

the parts of anything that are left after the rest of it has been destroyed

Example

She sat contemplating the ruins of her shattered life.

Synonyms and related words
e-waste rubbish litter
3

the loss of all your money or power

Example

Despite good sales, many of these stores are facing ruin.

Example

Reducing quotas could bring economic ruin to a small fishing village like this.

Synonyms and related words
loss ruin ruination
Definition ruin in British English